THE CHART HOUSE
201 GULF OF MEXICO DR · LONGBOAT KEY · Sarasota County · FL 342284022
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed hot water sanitizing dish machine at 154F on the final rinse. Operator discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Intermediate 1
31A-01-4Intermediate – No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed a whisk in the handwashing machine sink on the cook line. Operator removed the whisk. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior downstairs ice machine with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling in liquor room. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster. Operator was in the process of cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed broken ambient thermometer in 3 door reach-in cool on cook line. Operator replace thermometers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at top of walls in dish area.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket. Quaternary sanitizer now at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:31 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.