THE TRADING POST

Name: THE TRADING POST
Address: 3190 MATECUMBE KEY RD, PUNTA GORDA, FL, 33955-1907, US
Rating: 94.7

3190 MATECUMBE KEY RD, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33955-1907

License #4606324

94.7 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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THE TRADING POST in PUNTA GORDA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 12, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 3 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottle water in containers not 6 inches off the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the food item at least 6 inches off the floor.
[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.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling money and putting on gloves without washing hands and touching other clean utensils. Educated employee to compliance by washing hands.

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