The Trading Post
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited The Trading Post eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food identified” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Punta Gorda restaurant, which scores around 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling money and putting on gloves without washing hands and touching other clean utensils. Educated employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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.
53B-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottle water in containers not 6 inches off the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the food item at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
74
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 no time marking on the butter sitting on shelf above Make Table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw with only the day of the month. Operator date marked the month. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Walk in Cooler.
14-11-5
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 the written procedure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
90
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 butter at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at frontline.
13-03-4
82
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major 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 milk at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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 incomplete documents. Operator completed the documents during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
82
Feb 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler : cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); scrambled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Operator states that cooler door was open for an extended period of time this morning. Ambient air temperature is 40F. Operator instructed employees to keep door shut for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no posted consumer advisory. Operator printed and posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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 milk at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Operator replaced with fresh quaternary sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bottle water at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Trading Post last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Trading Post on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Trading Post?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Trading Post.
How does The Trading Post compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
The Trading Post most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has The Trading Post's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Trading Post have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Trading Post 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 The Trading Post inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Trading Post is inspected around two times per year on average.
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