The Trading Post
3190 Matecumbe Key Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606324
95
out of 100
A
Grade A
Safety score 95 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 9, 2026 (4 weeks ago)
What drove the grade
Food manager certification expired.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection1 intermediate, 1 basic (1 repeat)-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
2 violations found
- First visitOct 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Repeat violation
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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.
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