Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

FUSION CANTINA

24123 PEACHLAND BLVD UNIT A16-A17 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33954

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3678164
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13563290
DBPR license1801999

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority14-02-4

High Priority – Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed 4 copper lined Moscow Mule cups behind the bar. The operator placed the copper cups out of service. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored near a flat top cooking surface in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed an ice machine not included in the original plans added in the dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed cooked birria not marked with the date when removed from the freezer.

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened beverage stored on a food preparation table in the back prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on top of a box of plastic wrap in the back prep area. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels left on the containers following washing.

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

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 47 · Electrical wiring/outlets – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

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