Twin Isles Country Club

301 Madrid Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
American
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Twin Isles Country Club has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which Twin Isles Country Club's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed fish not removed from reduced oxygen package at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the fish from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at display cooler unit next to ice machine.
14-11-5
78
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed open gallon of milk with the expiration date of 09/23/25 at Reach in Cooler. Operator discarded the food item.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel container (Shiela Shine) on the shelf of disposable containers. Operator removed to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed open gallon of milk with the expiration date of 09/23/25 at Reach in Cooler. Operator discarded the food item. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lime scale at interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at ware washing area.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at ware washing area handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Primed the sanitizer to correct to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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 heavy cream not date marked at make table. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 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. Observed employee on their cell phone at prep area and then touching utensils. Educated employee to wash their hands which was accomplished. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at kitchen Dish Machine. Operator corrected to at least 50ppm by priming the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked at dish shelf with no airflow. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint for beard at kitchen. Educated the employee to compliance by placing beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
61
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm at bar dish machine due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container with a full container of sanitizer. Primed the sanitizer and corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to the entrance of the liquor room. Operator secured the tanks with a cord. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
70
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pickles at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of the foodhandler training certificate. Educated the operator.
53B-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of bleach at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the container of bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water coming out of the faucet at prep area handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed inoperable hot side handle at prep area handwash sink.
29-08-4
52
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 - 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 dressings containing egg and milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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/ Frederick Gibbons, 02/25/2017.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed soda guns at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed lower/upper ovens at kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed across stove at Make Table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Twin Isles Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Twin Isles Country Club on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Twin Isles Country Club?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Twin Isles Country Club.

How does Twin Isles Country Club compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Twin Isles Country Club most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Twin Isles Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Twin Isles Country Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Twin Isles Country Club 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 Twin Isles Country Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Twin Isles Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.