Village Fish Market and Restaurant

1200 W Retta Esplanade J-36, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Seafood

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Village Fish Market and Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Village Fish Market and Restaurant dates to Jul 17, 2023.

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

Compared to other Punta Gorda restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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 - 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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at prep area table. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 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 due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container with a full container of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed at can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.

31A-11-4

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 creamers at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold side at cookline handwash sink.

29-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village Fish Market and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Village Fish Market and Restaurant on file is from Jul 17, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Village Fish Market and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Village Fish Market and Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Village Fish Market and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Village Fish Market and Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Village Fish Market and Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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