Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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4560 TAMIAMI TRL STE 7 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33980

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3420860
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8623529
DBPR license1801928

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 5, 2024 12:32 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 5, 2024 6:15 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw mussels at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings above shelf at prep area, 10 above inoperable ice machine, and 11 at liquor room. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soap container at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the soap container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed documents not having dates next to signatures. Operator dated the documents. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed multiple ice machines at liquor room. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable at prep area next to dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on floor at cookline next to handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
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)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.