1059 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte, FL 339533805
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic knives stored with the food contact surface up on the cook line. The operator properly stored the plastic knives. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on beverage counter soiled. Observed operator cleaning gaskets.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in bar store room. Observed operator hanging up mop correctly.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with some black mold like substance on shield in crease.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen in sandwich station reach in cooler, gaskets torn.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun with mold like substance on inside of sprayer. Observed bartender take apart, wash, rinse, sanitized. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted upside down. Observed operator inverting properly. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed minute steaks and slider hamburger patties in reach in freezer not covered. Observed operator and chef covering. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun and holster in bar with build up on it.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed industrial plates stored up and not inverted. Observed cook removing them and put them for immediate use. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on storage rack bar. Observed operator removing them and put in dish. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket head down, not stored hung to dry Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some black like mold substance on cutting board at small make station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed cutting board with some black mold substance on cutting board. Board on order during call back inspection. Time extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at small make table with score marks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed cutting board with score marks on cutting board. Board on order during call back inspection. Time extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system solid with build up of grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed hoods being worked on during call back inspection. Time extended.
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed fried jalapeños stored in a covered container, stored on top of hand drying brown paper towels. Observed operator having employee remove said food product from the brown paper towel. And disposing paper towel Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed in three compartment sink hanging below the rim of sink. Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some black like mold substance on cutting board at small make station. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near Office was blocked with emptied boxes. Operator had all boxes removed and disposed on. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in the inside bar, three compartment sink was removed and a high temperature dish machine was installed with out plan review approval. Warning
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at small make table with score marks Warning
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a watch on employee's arm. Observed Operator having employee remove said watch. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system solid with build up of grease. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handing out food at the tables. Educated the employee to compliance by changing gloves and washing hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Warning
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
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. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a wrong date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed wrong date on taco meat. Operator placed the correct date which is under 7 days on the food item. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed soda gun at exterior bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop laying on dirty surface in bar area. Operator placed in container. Corrected On-Site
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's bathroom.