THE CHEFS
2150 TAMIAMI TRL #22-24 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine solution for the dishmachine at 0ppm due to empty container of sanitizer. The operator replaced the empty sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **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 chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of windex stored hanging near packaged foods behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
52-04-5Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed white tuna advertised on the menu. Escolar is used in place of white tuna. **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a step ladder blocking access to the handwashing sink near the ice machine. The operator removed the step ladder. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the dishmachine. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near the rear exit in the kitchen. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw ground beef patties held for more than 24 hours not date marked. The operator stated the raw ground beef was prepared 3 days prior. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 13
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the bar. The operator secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the dry storage area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on a food prep table near the can opener. The operator pro stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpacks stored hanging near packaged foods in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the backpacks. The operator properly stored the backpacks. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing and broken handle in stand up reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind the bar.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed a plastic bucket of vinegar stored on the floor behind the front counter.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoop stored in 79F standing water at the wait station. Observed in-use utensils stored in 88F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near the rear exit in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Rear exit in the kitchen not protected with self-closing doors.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:41 PM.
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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.