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HOOTER'S OF PT CHARLOTTE

1360 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3488227
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8842970
DBPR license1801591

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 10 small flys, flying around soda boxes, in dry storage. Not landing on any food surface. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains, and black mold like substance on them, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with holes, and/or gaps in them throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple cambros stacked wet nesting on drying shelf by dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in coolers with food where server window is. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-29-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Observed tomato slicer not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. Observed food debris dried on slicer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris build up on front reach in at server window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food like substance on cambros, put away clean on drying rack. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros, put away clean on drying rack. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic portion bags, in a container without a label. Observed operator putting a label on sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 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.