Simply Sweet

1200 W Retta Esplanade Ste 50, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Simply Sweet nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.

Simply Sweet's latest score of 90 sits above the Punta Gorda average of 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed syrup pump inside the basin of frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons not inverted at front counter table. Operator inverted the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed wet wiping cloth in the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 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 milk at Display Cooler Unit on frontline. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large and small brushes for shake machine at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the brushes. **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** **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at ware washing area and the 2 front counter handwash sinks.

31B-04-4

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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 - 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simply Sweet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simply Sweet on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simply Sweet?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Simply Sweet.

How does Simply Sweet compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Simply Sweet most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Simply Sweet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simply Sweet have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Simply Sweet 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 Simply Sweet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Simply Sweet is inspected around three times per year on average.

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