Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery

145 W Mckenzie St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Punta Gorda restaurants, the typical score is 82; Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

32-04-4

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

32-04-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer under 50ppm on test strip. Operator added more chlorine to bring to a minimum of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest Freezer.

14-69-4

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

21-12-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white liquid marshmallows not labeled in clear container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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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 under 50ppm on test strip. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery.

How does Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery 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 Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Working Cow Ice Cream & Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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