THE GRILL AT 1951
1951 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. Observed a dented #10 can of diced potatoes in the dry storage area. The operator segregated the can for return. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over Parmesan cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw veal stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw veal. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fresh garlic in oil (78F – Cold Holding) at the bread station. The operator stated the garlic and oil had been holding over 4 hours. The operator discarded the garlic and oil. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic in oil (78F – Cold Holding) at the bread station. The operator stated the garlic and oil had been holding over 4 hours. The operator discarded the garlic and oil. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing in the warewashing area and behind the bar.
06-09-1Basic – 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. Observed thawed grouper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the grouper. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in the back prep area. The operator discarded the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored above a food preparation area at the entrance to the cook line.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored unprotected on top of the ice machine.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in use scoop store in 79F standing water near the bread station.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in-use silverware stored with the food contact surface up in the server station.
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain in front of the rear exit.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:20 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.