CHART HOUSE
201 GULF OF MEXICO DR, Longboat Key FL 34228 · (941)383-5593
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 black flying insects in server area in and behind garbage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023013482 | Feb 8, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | $200 |
| 7--2018022152 | Mar 23, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling in liquor room.
Apr 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed hot water sanitizing dish machine at 154F on the final rinse. Operator discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed a whisk in the handwashing machine sink on the cook line. Operator removed the whisk.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior downstairs ice machine with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling in liquor room.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in mop sink area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster. Operator was in the process of cleaning area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed broken ambient thermometer in 3 door reach-in cool on cook line. Operator replace thermometers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at top of walls in dish area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket. Quaternary sanitizer now at 200ppm.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest sticky trap in soup area over butter. Operator discarded pest strip.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black cod at 50F and beef tenderloin at 48F. Operator stated items had been in drawer on cook line for approximately an hour. Operator put ice packs on items and moved them to a different cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner on the shelf next to salad bar station. Operator removed cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located outside at bottom of the stairs with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in dining room. Observed ceiling in liquor room with black mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent the food preparation area with black mold like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove mold missing in line room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in employees rest room without a cover.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed molding forms in standing water on cook line. Operator removed forms for cleaning and sanitizing.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator replaced thermometer.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a maintenance hammer on top of single door flip top make station at the end of the cook under microwave. Employee removed hammer.
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ice machine area and in mop sink area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line and in reach in coolers in bar area.
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 black flying insects in server area in and behind garbage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers in bar area with black mold like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separating from wall at entrance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roaches outside office door in back hallway. Operator removed roaches and cleaned area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages on cutting boards on cooks line. Operator removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on shelf in food preparation area. Operator removed speaker.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ice machine area and in mop sink area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fries on the floor in walk- in freezer. Operator moved fries to shelf. Observed hazel nuts in container on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved nut to shelf
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hand sign in me s room.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line and in reach in coolers in bar area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung mops.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pitted shelf in waitstaff area under rolls.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed damaged floor with missing sealant at entrance to dry storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 6" x 6" inch hole in wall in dry storage area behind can rack.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield in walk in cooler.
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 black flying insects in server area in garbage and behind garbage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over ready to eat sauces in salad bar area. Operator moved tuna to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers-in bar area with visible soil and mold like substance on in terror of dispenser.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pitted shelf in waitstaff area under rolls.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior on ice bin in server area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple solo cups being used for seasonings. Operator removed solo cups.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed dish machine with out a data plate.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep on cooks line with watch. Employee removed watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers on clean dish rack. Operator removed containers for cleaning and sanitizing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged shelf in kitchen across from rolls exposing the particle board.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed damaged floor with missing sealant at entrance to dry storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 6" x 6" inch hole in wall in dry storage area behind can rack.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on equipment door handle. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of sugar in product.. Operator removed scoop.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear containers in clean dish area. Operator removed old labels.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid in garbage area. Operator closed lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of approved insecticide stored above food in dry storage. Operator removed the bottle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals in the back prep station. Operator emptied the bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black buildup up on the server ice machine. Operator emptied the machine and cleaned it. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks throughout the establishment placed on and above food prep areas. Operator removed the drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee phones on food prep areas in the establishment. Operator removed the phone.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a fly trap over the server food prep area. Operator removed the trap.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the mushrooms below the shrimp. Raw scollops stored over cooked crab in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the crab.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned the slicer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bathroom facility not clean. Employee mens and women bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the dry storage area soiled.
Hole in or other damage to ceiling 1x3 foot hole in the ceiling in the dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on the cook line soiled. Employee cleaned the microwave.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium reading 00ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 200ppm.
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.