Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

SAM'S SUBS

21320 GERTRUDE AVE, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24310641

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24310642

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not tight fitting at bathroom next to kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24310639

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple tiles at above grill at kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 24310640

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulated grease on multiple ceiling tiles at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 24058879

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 ground beef in stand up reach-in freezer. The owner moved the raw chicken under the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24058877

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

36-34-5

Detail 24058880

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

35A-03-4

Detail 24058881

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under storage rack in kitchen. The owner cleaned and sanitized area under storage rack.

14-11-5

Detail 24058882

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from handwashing sink gasket torn.

36-17-5

Detail 24058883

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 24058875

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line.

12B-13-4

Detail 24058876

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 24058878

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23939379

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken over cookie dough at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food item. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23939377

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to deep fryer.

02C-02-5

Detail 23939378

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 23552811

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23552810

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

14-71-4

Detail 23552809

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in freezer handle at prep area.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 23280012

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23280011

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22515676

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22515678

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed sliced blade guard with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22515677

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22515679

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. Provided the documents which were completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 22515680

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed gap in ceiling next to ac vent at prep area.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22218944

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. Handed the operator the written procedure for vomit and diarrhea clean-up. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22218945

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. Operator completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22218943

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 21649537

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-17-6

Detail 21649536

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw potatoes at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Jul 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 21214497

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roux at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21214498

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle in disrepair at Reach in Freezer.

29-08-4

Detail 21214496

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink.

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 20833628

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs 123°F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator reheated in the microwave to a minimum of 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20833631

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

53A-03-7

Detail 20833629

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Samir Petro. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20833630

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris,residue build up. Observed at can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20833627

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife sharpener at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-20-4

Detail 20833632

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed at back exterior of establishment. Warning

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 20424702

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

31A-11-4

Detail 20424704

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employees. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20424703

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Reach in Freezer.