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Failing Health Score
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F. M. DON'S in PUNTA GORDA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 52 total violations — 11 critical, 12 major, 29 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 28, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple vents soiled at kitchen.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at kitchen.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of mashed potatoes not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
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