The Junction II - Punta Gorda

7950 Skylane Way Bldg 118, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

American

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Junction II - Punta Gorda eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Punta Gorda restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer solution over 400ppm at container. Operator replaced the sanitizer with the appropriate water to sanitizer ratio to correct to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked to allow no airflow. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips at ware washing area. Operator able to provide later during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted on shelf at kitchen. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution container on the floor by Make Table. Operator removed the container off the floor by placing the sanitizer solution in a clean container on shelf at prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable container not inverted at kitchen. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on front counter table. Operator placed in the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue behind Reach in Cooler and Freeze door handles. Operator cleaned and sanitized the door handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of containers on the floor at dry storage area. Operator removed the box of containers off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 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/ Manager, Meagan Bailey-Bourque, 07/10/2018. **Repeat Violation**

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/. GM: Alma Sanchez.

53A-05-6

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel at Make Table. Operator removed the wet towel. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 21, 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

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Repeat Violation**

53B-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Junction II - Punta Gorda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Junction II - Punta Gorda on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Junction II - Punta Gorda?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Junction II - Punta Gorda.

How does The Junction II - Punta Gorda compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

The Junction II - Punta Gorda most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has The Junction II - Punta Gorda's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Junction II - Punta Gorda have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Junction II - Punta Gorda 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 The Junction II - Punta Gorda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Junction II - Punta Gorda is inspected around two times per year on average.

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