EPHESUS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
8300 WILTSHIRE DR #5-6 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33981
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed an empty container of chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator will set up the three compartment sink for warewashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground lamb and beef mixture stored above spinach and cheese spanakopita in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw ground meat. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed beef cooked on site with no date mark in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the beef had been held for more than 7 days. The operator discarded the cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella (50F – Cold Holding) stored in a double stacked container in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the mozzarella in a single container. Observed cooked gyro meat (51F – Cold Holding) in the low boy reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the gyro meat had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the meat in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with a heavy accumulation of food debris.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef cooked on site with no date mark in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the beef had been held for more than 7 days. The operator discarded the cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Michelle Cakir certified through Food Safety First by Safe Food Systems, Inc. missing the date of training and expiration.
Basic 7
25-06-4Basic – Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the coffee station in the bakery. The operator properly stored the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards have cut marks and are longer cleanable on the cook line.
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the end of the cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in freezer door gasket soiled with a black substance at the end of the cook line.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior floors have an accumulation of food debris on the cook line .
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic portion cups and lids stored on the floor in the kitchen.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall near the fryer soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:23 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.