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 4
01B-40-1High Priority – Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the salad area and bar respectively: Butter (68F – Cold Holding); Cheese olives (82F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the products had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on their cook line: Butter (91F – Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator filled out a 4hr time as a public health control plan and time marked it. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle improperly stored next to soda boxes. Operator moved the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup on their ice machines. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on top of their dish machine.
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloths being used as a food contact surface for dry goods. Operator removed the cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed their women's employee restroom missing a covered receptacle.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed signs missing in their employee restrooms.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:21 PM.
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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.