THE CHART HOUSE
201 GULF OF MEXICO DR · LONGBOAT KEY · Sarasota County · FL 342284022
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 black flying insects in server area in garbage and behind garbage. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over ready to eat sauces in salad bar area. Operator moved tuna to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers-in bar area with visible soil and mold like substance on in terror of dispenser. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pitted shelf in waitstaff area under rolls. **Warning**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior on ice bin in server area. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple solo cups being used for seasonings. Operator removed solo cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-01-4Basic – Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed dish machine with out a data plate. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep on cooks line with watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers on clean dish rack. Operator removed containers for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged shelf in kitchen across from rolls exposing the particle board. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed damaged floor with missing sealant at entrance to dry storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 6" x 6" inch hole in wall in dry storage area behind can rack. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on equipment door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of sugar in product. . Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield in walk in cooler. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear containers in clean dish area. Operator removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid in garbage area. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:34 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.