Little Guys Pizza and Subs Punta Gorda

117 W Marion St Unit 112, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · Permanent Food Service · License 1802127

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 81 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)
-19
Safety score81

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Jul222026

Routine inspection

7 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
  Observed no written procedure, Time as a Public Health Control.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw sausage over ready to eat turkey at Display Cooler Unit. Operator relocated the raw sausage to a proper and safe location.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
  Emailed the written procedure for the 3rd time.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Observed no chlorine test strip at establishment.
  Repeat violation
- 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 table next to Stove.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed torn gaskets at Pizza Station and Make Table inoperable.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
  Observed no waste receptacle at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed the wast receptacle near the handwash sink.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul222026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitJul 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
  Observed no written procedure, Time as a Public Health Control. Emailed the form for the 3rd time.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed no written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control. Emailed the written procedure.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Observed no chlorine test strips at ware washing area.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed no chlorine test strips at 3 compartment sink.
Basic1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed torn gaskets at Pizza Station.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Observed torn gasket at pizza station.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.