Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte County

SOUTH PORT SQUARE GABLES EAST

23033 WESTCHESTER BLVD GABLES EAST, Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Jan 12, 2026
City
Charlotte Harbor
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 24292946

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented pineapple can 6 lbs. at dry storage area. Operator removed the can to return to vendor.

31A-09-4

Detail 24292945

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tray of glasses blocking the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the item from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24292944

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup on the interior of ice machine at kitchen prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24292947

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 24003696

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane fuel cartridge at shelf next to seasonings. Operator removed the toxic item to another location away from food. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 24003698

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-11-5

Detail 24003695

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table inoperable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24003699

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of chips on the floor at dry storage area. Operator removed the food item off the floor unto a shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24003694

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour in container at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food items. Corrected On-Site

48-01-5

Detail 24003697

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expiration Date: 08/17/2025. Repeat Violation

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 23630564

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw pork and then touching clean utensils without washing hand. Educated employee and operator to wash hands when changing tasks from handling raw food to clean utensils due to potential cross contamination.

02C-03-5

Detail 23630566

Intermediate - 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 2 open gallons of milk not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23630563

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23630567

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. Emailed the document to the operator. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23630565

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed open gap with no ceiling tiles at ware washing area.

14-11-5

Detail 23630568

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Repeat Violation

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23344274

High 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm due to empty container of sanitizer. Operator replaced with a new chlorine sanitizer container to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23344279

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 pork at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23344277

Intermediate - 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 no date marking on milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23344276

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 23344278

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Michael Hodges, 04/03/2024. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23344275

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Make Table.

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 22686534

High 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

02C-03-5

Detail 22686536

Intermediate - 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

22-02-4

Detail 22686532

Intermediate - 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-01-5

Detail 22686535

Intermediate - 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

41-17-4

Detail 22686529

Intermediate - Wiping cloth bucket containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer container. Operator labeled the sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22686533

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

12B-09-5

Detail 22686530

Basic - 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

10-20-4

Detail 22686531

Basic - 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

33-38-4

Detail 22686528

Basic - 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

Nov 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22447745

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over red beets at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22447743

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02B-02-5

Detail 22447742

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the form which was printed and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

48-02-5

Detail 22447741

Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.

48-01-5

Detail 22447744

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.