CHARLIE'S BILLIARDS
3496 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941 743 3788
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provide the written procedure during inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb at back exterior of the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator of strictly using the handwash sink for hand washing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both Men's and Women's restroom doors not tight fitting.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable knives, forks, and spoon laying flat above Make Table in container.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at back side exterior of the establishment.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed employee placing multiple wiping cloths at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed the wiping cloths.
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Observed rinse water and sanitizer, however, no detergent at wash compartment. Operator placed detergent at wash compartment sink.
Quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths are not measuring the strength of the sanitizer. Educated the operator to order new test strip.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage inside Make Table. Operator removed the beverage.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over dressing at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb exterior back on the side of building.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed Men's and Women's restrooms not tight fitting.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hood at kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Provide the written procedure during inspection.
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.
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 forms during inspection.
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.