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1032 TAMIAMI TRAIL, SUITE # 11 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3579750
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10764511
DBPR license1801972

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#18High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb.

Intermediate 3

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with black mold like substance build on them. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler prepped marinating chicken, milk, and other items not date marked when prepped or opened. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#21Intermediate43-08-4

Intermediate – Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed young lady in kitchen and behind server station.

Basic 17

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed excessive amount of dried food on back sides of all reach in cooler handles. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen what appears to be possible black soot, and dust on ceiling.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed portion cups not inverted, put away clean on storage shelf.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grease like throughout kitchen, cutting boards with groove marks through out, and some cutting boards with melted areas on boards. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic16-44-4

Basic – Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed tongs hanging on a nail, touching a soiled wall, with dried on food debris on tongs.

#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on dry storage shelf directly behind stove in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple bags of onions stored on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from a nail touching soiled wall.

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave by grill in kitchen with dried food debris in side microwave.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in gaskets soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed tongs hanging on a nail, touching a soiled wall, with dried on food debris on tongs.

#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid opened. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors/ or doors propped opened. Observed back door propped wide open exiting from kitchen to outside back.

#14Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers at server station, across from bar, on table, not inverted properly **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler prepped chicken and other items stored with no covering. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, walls with food splatter on walls.

#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple items in kitchen with product not in original packaging with no label on them. Example golden grapes in a black Togo container. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.