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BLUE IGUANA

1225 TAMIAMI TRAIL B14, Port Charlotte FL 33953 · 941-627-9378

Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 3 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1802013
Grade history
DEC 23
MAY 25
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Erica Lucas food manager certification expired 01/19/2026.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Observed incomplete document due to no signature from permit holder. Operator signed the document.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed a spatula not inverted with handle down. Observed operator inverting with handle up
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee signage missing in restroom. Observed operator putting signage up in bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.