The Pier
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, The Pier has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Punta Gorda restaurant, which scores around 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice time marked, however, no written procedures. Emailed the Time as a Public Health Control written procedure to the operator which was printed and completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Dec 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed rice at sushi station. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soda guns at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda guns. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple wiping cloths at sushi handwash sink. Operator removed the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/. Manager: Skyler Merritt.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-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 documents incomplete. Operator completed the documents during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the form which was printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Cooler at kitchen.
14-11-5
41
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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**
11-26-1
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. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
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** **Warning**
22-20-5
47
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide later during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pier last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pier on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pier?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Pier.
How does The Pier compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
The Pier most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has The Pier's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Pier have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Pier 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 Pier inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Pier is inspected around two times per year on average.
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