PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

EPHESUS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL

8300 WILTSHIRE DR #5-6, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33981

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
May 11, 2026
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 24567058

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are longer cleanable on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24567057

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall near the fryer soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 24547301

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 an empty container of chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator will set up the three compartment sink for warewashing. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24547291

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground lamb and beef mixture stored above spinach and cheese spanakopita in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw ground meat. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 24547293

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed beef cooked on site with no date mark in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the beef had been held for more than 7 days. The operator discarded the cooked beef. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24547292

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) stored in a double stacked container in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the mozzarella in a single container. Observed cooked gyro meat (51F - Cold Holding) in the low boy reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the gyro meat had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the meat in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24547290

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with a heavy accumulation of food debris.

16-37-1

Detail 24547298

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.

02C-02-5

Detail 24547297

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef cooked on site with no date mark in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the beef had been held for more than 7 days. The operator discarded the cooked beef. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 24547302

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Michelle Cakir certified through Food Safety First by Safe Food Systems, Inc. missing the date of training and expiration.

25-06-4

Detail 24547295

Basic - Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the coffee station in the bakery. The operator properly stored the filters. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24547294

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are longer cleanable on the cook line.

33-38-4

Detail 24547289

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the end of the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24547303

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in freezer door gasket soiled with a black substance at the end of the cook line.

22-16-4

Detail 24547299

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior floors have an accumulation of food debris on the cook line .

25-05-4

Detail 24547296

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic portion cups and lids stored on the floor in the kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 24547300

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall near the fryer soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease.

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23992333

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers, in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23992332

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers, in kitchen, gaskets soiled. Observed employee starting to clean gaskets Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 23992334

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hamburger meat thawing in standing water, without water running. Observed operator turn water on to complete thawing process. Corrected On-Site

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23766965

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and dicer, put away soiled. Observed operator having dish clean properly Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23766963

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards on make line.

13-03-4

Detail 23766964

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook. Observed cook putting on hair net. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23766962

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning microwave. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23766966

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on line. Observed cook cleaning gaskets

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23115692

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23115694

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by grill being used as a dump sink. Observed operator cleaning out the sink Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23115695

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed slight build up underneath handles on reach in cooler on make line. Observed operator cleaning completely. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23115696

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with grooves throughout the boards. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23115691

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed unsealed concrete in walk in freezer buckling

08B-38-4

Detail 23115697

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bins of chicken under bottom shelf, stored on floor. Observed operator remove and store on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23115693

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at make station with build up of food substance. Observed operator cleaning gaskets completely Corrected On-Site

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22791161

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener open in holder soiled. Observed operator remove wash, rinse, and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22791160

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave with dried food buildup on inside. Observed operator clean completely out. Corrected On-Site

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22482763

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

02B-02-5

Detail 22482761

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted or on menu for under cooked items. IE: Lamb Chops. E mailed operator print out, operator printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22482764

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

14-09-4

Detail 22482760

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with multiple score marks.

21-12-4

Detail 22482762

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths folded and not stored in sanitizer on prep table.

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21988987

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21988989

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.

24-05-4

Detail 21988988

Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils at dish shelf. Operator placed inverted/protected position. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21988990

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

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 21635227

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Dishwasher. Sanitizer bucket was empty, operator changed bucket to reach: (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21635226

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled bottles hanging on wall

51-11-4

Detail 21635225

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One 20# CO2 cylinder and two 50# nitrogen cylinders in the kitchen unsecured.

May 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20531133

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 0ppm at Dish Machine as the sanitizer container empty and no replacement for Dish Machine chlorine sanitizer. Operator set 3 compartment sink for chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20531132

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat Gyros. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20531128

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled/stained with food debris. Observed at Make Table.

53B-02-5

Detail 20531127

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.

16-23-4

Detail 20531131

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-09-4

Detail 20531130

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Make Table.

08B-38-4

Detail 20531129

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site