Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

CURRY AND KABAB

3492 TAMIAMI TRL STE A&B, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Nov 12, 2025
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-11-5

Detail 24186988

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef over bottle waters at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the bottle waters to a proper and safe place away from raw food items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24186987

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 open gallon of milk not date marked at cold holding unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24186989

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waste receptacle blocking the kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the waste receptacle from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24186986

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items with no cover at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lids on the containers of food items. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23964927

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 on test strip. Corrected to a minimum of 50ppm by priming the sanitizer lines. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23964928

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the basin of kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23964925

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

16-21-4

Detail 23964926

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at exterior of Dish Machine You will find your Licensing Information Checklist attached to this e-mail. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23964924

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

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-03-4

Detail 23415080

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to wash hands with soap at handwash sink. The employee complied by washing hands at the handwash sink. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23415079

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at the kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator of only using the handwash sink to wash hands. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23415082

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind multiple cold holding unit handles. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23415081

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives between the Make Tables. Operator removed the knives between the make tables and wash, rinse, and sanitize the utensils. Corrected On-Site

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23018908

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

16-21-4

Detail 23018912

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23018911

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23018909

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple container at dish shelf.

33-16-4

Detail 23018910

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-28-4

Detail 22436432

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22436433

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-17-5

Detail 22436431

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22436434

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind Walk in Cooler handles.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 22234176

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 beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator corrected by switching the food items. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22234174

Basic - Multiple utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ware washing area dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22234175

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind the handles of Walk in Cooler and Freezer door. Operator cleaned behind the handles. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22234177

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 21684583

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 at 0ppm on test strip. Primed the sanitizer, corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21684582

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.

36-17-5

Detail 21684581

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Jul 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 21214503

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 Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21214504

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table.

31A-09-4

Detail 21214501

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking ware washing area at handwash sink. Operator removed the cart to allow accessibility. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21214502

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area.

02D-01-5

Detail 21214500

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container at cookline. Educated the operator.

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 20815314

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large handle spoon at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 20815309

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 20815315

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20815312

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20815311

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at Walk in Freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 20815313

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20815310

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 at sesame seed containers. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-14-5

Detail 20416599

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20416594

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl at flour container. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20416597

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20416593

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

13-03-4

Detail 20416598

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint on their head. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20416596

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20416595

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple food containers consisting of powder sugar, flour, seasoning not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation