Winesett House
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Winesett House eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Winesett House's latest score of 74 falls below the Punta Gorda average of 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw poultry over raw shrimp at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed chip container at dish shelf. Operator discarded the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in water 95F. Operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and flour containers not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 buttermilk not date marked at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at 2-compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl to scoop cheese at Make Table. Operator removed the mini-bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Operator placed hair restraint over their hair/head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile by entrance of back of the kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on fan covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the fan covers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield cover on fluorescent bulbs above prep station.
38-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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 fish in reduced oxygen packaging at Reach in Drawers. Operator removed the fish from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
70
Jan 26, 2024
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 dairy creamer at bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed intermittent inoperable of paper towel dispenser at cookline handwash sink. Operator in the process of repairing the dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cookline floor. Operator placed in a new container over the one on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce at Walk in Cooler.Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed can opener blade at prep sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at prep area on 2nd floor. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container at cookline. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 butter at reach in cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed dairy time marked with no written procedure. Emailed operator the written procedure and was completed by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and breading container at cookline next to Deep Fryer. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Winesett House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Winesett House on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Winesett House?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Winesett House.
How does Winesett House compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Winesett House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Winesett House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Winesett House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Winesett House 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 Winesett House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Winesett House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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