Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant

5240 Duncan Road Unit 2C, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Punta Gorda restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour at container in prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the mop bucket. Operator hanged the mop to allow to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned the handle. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Pizza Station. Operator placed back in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed residue buildup at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

16-07-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the written procedure.

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy cream at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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02C-03-5

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant.

How does Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Santa Lucia Pizzeria and Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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