Shortys Place
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
78
Score
Shortys Place has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Shortys Place's latest score of 78 falls below the Punta Gorda average of 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expiration date of 12/01/2025.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned the interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at partial of kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
78
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete 1/4 of the kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage at prep table. Operator removed to a shelf underneath a table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at kitchen.
13-03-4
78
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on the floor next to handwash sink. Operator replaced with a new container with sanitizer and placed it on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Feb 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on cutting board at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed behind handles at beer in cooler and Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
78
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employees foods at Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
86
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
67
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at bar.
29-49-6
64
Aug 9, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over mixed nuts. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 half and half creamer at display cooler unit at bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at interior bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Display Cooler Unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shortys Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shortys Place on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shortys Place?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shortys Place.
How does Shortys Place compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Shortys Place most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Shortys Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shortys Place have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shortys Place means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Shortys Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shortys Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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