BLUE IGUANA
1225 TAMIAMI TRAIL B14, Port Charlotte FL 33953 · 941-627-9378
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 3 visits since December 2023
3 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
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.