Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club stretching back to 2022. Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club was last inspected on Sep 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans 121F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator placed the food item on stove to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee placed raw beef on flat grill and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves on placing raw beef on flat grill and then touching seasoning container to season the raw meat and clean spatulas. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and putting on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at interior bar.
36-22-4
61
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw fish over ready to eat corn dogs at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed the raw fish on the bottom shelf at Reach in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed multiple clean utensils exposed to splash above prep sink. Operator moved the utensils to a different location to protect from being splashed at prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no beard guard at cookline. The employees placed beard guards over their beards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers soiled at Walk in Cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
70
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed whole onion bag on tray on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item to a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations unsealed concrete throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
74
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over whole limes at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed raw fish at a different location with other raw fish at Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-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. Observed documents not signed by operator. Operator signed all of the documents during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
74
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed multiple cranberry sauce dented cans. Operator placed in office to return to the vendor.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container at interior bar handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 the interior bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle containers a Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-02-5
52
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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 at 0ppm on test strip. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer. **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 interior bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed at Reach in Freezer door handle on cookline.
14-71-4
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of potato chips at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 interior bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at prep area table. Operator discarded the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator placed in proper manner to air dry by hanging it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club.
How does Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club 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 Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Village Brewhouse / Sunset Beach Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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