SOUTH PORT SQUARE GABLES EAST
23033 WESTCHESTER BLVD GABLES EAST · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33980
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 122F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed holder of can opener blade. Operator cleaned the holder. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Wiping cloth bucket containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer container. Operator labeled the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee at kitchen. Employee discarded the chewing gum out of her mouth. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at handle below the grill. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:36 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.