The Belgian Monk

318 Tamiami Trl Unit 111, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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Last inspected: Feb 2, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Belgian Monk stretching back to 2022. The Belgian Monk was last inspected on Feb 2, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The Belgian Monk's record stops at Feb 2, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which The Belgian Monk's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Charles W. Johnson, 12/10/2018. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-05-6

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. Emailed the form. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed no expiration date on some of the food handlers training certificates. **Warning**

53B-10-4

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. Emailed the written procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at room temperature below 85F at kitchen handwash sink due to hot side turned off at the handle. Operator turned it on to reach minimum hot water temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

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. Provided during inspection to the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at kitchen. Educated the operator.

13-04-4

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Observed 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. **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Observed 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. Operator in the process of completing it. **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Aug 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor 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. Observed hotdogs not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar. Operator chained the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage at prep table. Operator removed the food item to a safe location underneath on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the cell phone to a proper location. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Belgian Monk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Belgian Monk on file is from Feb 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Belgian Monk?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Belgian Monk.

How does The Belgian Monk compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

The Belgian Monk most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has The Belgian Monk's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Belgian Monk have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Belgian Monk means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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