THE CHEFS
2150 TAMIAMI TRL #22-24 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over ready to eat bagged soup in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw calamari. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged escolar bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the escolar. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (48F – Cold Holding) on ice at the server station at the entrance to the kitchen. The operator stated the tofu has been held for less than one hour. The operator submerged the container with the tofu in an ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the handwashing sink near the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certified food manager Dollarporn Komolvitch arrived during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at the handwashing sink near the kitchen rear exit. Observed maximum hot water temperature of 83F.
Basic 17
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in dry storage and the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar and near the bag in box sodas.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line a shelf in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in disrepair between the men's and women's restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged escolar bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the escolar. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages stored on a food preparation surface at the server station and sushi bar. The employees properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handles on the glass door reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw tuna stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knives stored in cracks between a food preparation table and the reach in cooler on the cook line nearest the sushi bar. The operator properly stored the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 82F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the knives from the standing water and stored in a clean dry container. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit in the kitchen not protected with a self-closing device. Observed the self-closing device on the dining room rear exit door in disrepair.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the handwashing sink at the server station out of order and in disrepair. Observed a nearby hand sink near the dishmachine.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line nearest the rear exit.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed uncooked rice uncovered in dry storage. The operator covered the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.