Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing 2 additional vacuum breakers at the hose bibb at the left side to the entrance of the establishment.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
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. Operator able to find the most current food safety foodhandler training certificate. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5
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 and sanitized the interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at various locations at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hood in disrepair. Operator in the process of repairing it. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61
Dec 10, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Priority: Intermediate
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Priority: Intermediate
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: Hot side water pressure lacking at kitchen handwash sink fixture that require the use of water. Observed the hot side water pressure low at kitchen handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
27-17-4
Intermediate - Observed: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at kitchen handwash sink. Operator replaced the battery. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-06-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at kitchen above Make Table. Operator placed ceiling tile on the ceiling. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
36-36-4
Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor below kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed in another sanitizer bucket off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
21-38-4
61
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
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 interior bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Observed signature not signed on permit holder. Operator signed the documents. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed display cooler unit at wait station.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
58
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on pants and the engaged in food preparation and touching clean utensils used to aid in food. Educated the operator.
12A-28-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at exterior bar. Operator cleaned the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations at the kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at exterior bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Gas pipe soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the end of cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cookline handwash sink.
31B-04-4
52
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed partial cooked chicken over raw fish at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan vents at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the vents. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by Deep Fryer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed above Deep Fryers.
14-42-4
70
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw fish over lemon wedges at Make Table. Operator placed raw mussels and clams under raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over cauliflower at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at wait station. Operator removed the water off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer container on floor at Salad Station. Operator placed in new sanitizer container and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside Display Cooler Unit at wait station.
14-33-4
47
Jan 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 wait station Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table in kitchen. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys on file is from Apr 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys.
How does Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys 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 Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smuggler's Harpoon Harrys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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