Zoet
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
74
Score
Zoet has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
Zoet's latest score of 74 falls below the Punta Gorda average of 82. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Jordy Beumer, 11/02/2020.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at handwash sink. Educated the operator of using the handwash sink strictly for handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked at frontline counter. Educated the operator to air dry before stacking the cups.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at frontline handwash sink. Operator placed handwash sign at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
74
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle at Walk in Freezer. Operator cleaned the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at front counter handwash sink.
31B-04-4
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over pasteurized liquid eggs at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
74
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 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 0ppm on test strip due to no chlorine sanitizer in the line. Primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked turkey at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
67
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 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
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table in the kitchen area. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
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 pasteurized eggs at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 a container of milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zoet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zoet on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zoet?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zoet.
How does Zoet compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Zoet most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Zoet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zoet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zoet 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 Zoet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zoet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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