Wood Street Grill

221 Wood St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wood Street Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Punta Gorda facility scores 82, putting Wood Street Grill on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. Operator able to provide the test strips by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the interior bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside the mop bucket. Operator removed the wet mop to hang to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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

21-12-4

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee scooping rice with bowl. Employee changed to a large handle spoon to scoop the rice. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Aug 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper towels inside kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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 - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom door not tight fitting.

32-04-4

Dec 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Apr 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

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

11-26-1

Aug 31, 2022

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at ware washing area.

36-73-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above prep line. **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sugar container.

02D-01-5

Aug 24, 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 sour cream at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at frontline above Make Table.

38-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water 91°F at prep table. Operator removed the utensil from the water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wood Street Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wood Street Grill on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wood Street Grill?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wood Street Grill.

How does Wood Street Grill compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Wood Street Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Wood Street Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wood Street Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wood Street Grill 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 Wood Street Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wood Street Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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