MONTY'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
2515 TAMIAMI TRAIL, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950
License #1801889
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Failing Health Score
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MONTY'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA in PUNTA GORDA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 1 critical, 14 major, 21 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 9, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 45F not flushed in at Make Table. Operator placed underneath at the interior of Make Table to decrease the temperature.
- [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees with no beard guard at kitchen.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler.
- [53B-02-5] 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.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their hair/head.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at Pizza Station. Operator labeled the food item.
- [01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
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