Inspection Report

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THE CHART HOUSE

201 GULF OF MEXICO DR · LONGBOAT KEY · Sarasota County · FL 342284022

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3668821
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13530968
DBPR license6803002

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority22-57-6

High 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

#10Intermediate31A-01-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – 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**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic33-19-4

Basic – 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at top of walls in dish area.

#8Basic21-08-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:31 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.