CHARLOTTE HARBOR YACHT CLUB
4400 LISTER ST, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · (941)629-5131
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef over raw shrimp at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice at Reach in Freezer.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at cookline handwash sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container at dish shelf. Operator removed the old label.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer container with a full container to correct the sanitizer to 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on the can operator blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed multiple photocopies of foodhandler training certificates.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind pickles and cheese on top of Make Table. Operator placed raw shell eggs underneath on the bottom of Make Table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed lack of hot water pressure at entrance to kitchen handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water side temperature of 77F at entrance to kitchen handwash sink. Observed hot water 100F later during inspection as it took several minutes to achieve hot water temperature of 85F or above.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed thawed fish in reduced oxygen packaging at Reach in Drawers. Operator removed from the reduced oxygen packaging.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side handle leaking water at entrance to kitchen handwash sink.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 heavy cream not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed paper towels at kitchen handwash sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven at kitchen. Operator cleaned the oven.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and panko containers not labeled at Reach in Cooler. Operator labeled the food items.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef over raw shrimp at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in Cooler at kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at Walk in Cooler and dry storage area.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at exterior mop sink by the back entrance to the kitchen.
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at exterior mop sink by the back entrance to the kitchen.
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 dairy creamer at wait station and frozen yogurt at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed at Make Table. No potentially hazardous food items at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed top oven at kitchen.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at entrance to bar.
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