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THE GRILL AT 1951

1951 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3395544
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8514468
DBPR license1801170

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 Tuscan Tomato and Herb Pasta Sauce on dry storage shelf dented. Observed Dijon Mustard on dry storage sauce dented and blown. Observed head Chef voluntarily remove dented cans from shelf and segregate in office, to return to vendor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen area with cut marks, stains, and black like mold starting to appear. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items in walk in cooler

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed six pairs of tongs hanging from oven door. Observed head Chef remove and put in dish area **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting boards on line in the kitchen.

#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks in reach in cooler across from server station. Educated Head Chef/staff to segregate employee drinks into a holder that is marked employee only.

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour , sugar, etc. with out proper labels in dry storage room.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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.