Isles Yacht Club
1780 W Marian Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801690
What drove the grade
Employee washed hands with no soap.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 23 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (1 repeat)-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
More time given
Basic1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no handwash sign at restroom.
More time given
- First visitOct 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with no soap.
Observed employee washing hands at prep sink with no soap. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands with soap at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on both Dish Machines. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Intermediate5
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Observed employee washing hands in kitchen at prep handwash sink located in the middle of kitchen. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep sink next to handwash sink.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Observed water treatment device with an expiration date of 03/24/26.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at handwash sink next to prep sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge: Emilea Sturk. The food safety manager certified arrived by the end of inspection, Robert Saalfeld, 03/31/2026.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed food item on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed watch on employee's wrist at prep area preparing food. Employee removed the watch and washed their hand.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Observed straws provided not wrapped at bar.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no handwash sign at unisex restroom at kitchen next to ware washing area.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Observed no waste receptacle at handwash sink next to prep sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.