CHUBBYZ 2 TAVERN
4109 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941-613-0002
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
MAR 25
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FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018022142 | Mar 23, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 at 0ppm due to not being primed. Operator corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Educated the employee of handwash sink strictly for hand washing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed debris in the interior handle of Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of handle.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not inverted at wait station. Operator inverted the utensils.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray bottle not labeled at prep table shelf. Operator labeled the sanitizer spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at the exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection 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 open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach 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 handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked at wait station. Educated the operator to allow airflow while the cups are wet to dry before stacking the cups.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the dumpster lid.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lime at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw shell eggs over raw chicken at Walk in Cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef not date marked at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle at flour container not. Operator removed the scoop without handle at container.
Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of Make Table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at flour container. Operator labeled the food item.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled interior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the interior of dish machine during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handles at multiple cold holding units. Operator cleaned the handles.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue buildup of food debris on bottom of the shelf. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time control for safety food due to time abuse. Observed buttermilk 2.75 gallons with expiration date of 10/24/2024.
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 half and half dairy creamer and butter milk not date marked at bar and Reach in Cooler.
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 fish in reduced oxygen packaging thawing at 3 compartment sink. Operated removed the fish from reduced oxygen packaging.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters exposed to open contaminants on shelf at wait station. Operated placed coffee filters in bag.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 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 milk at bar. Operator date marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled at bar. Operator cleaned the soda gun.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed strainer at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the strainer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping liquid at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at cookline. Educated the operator.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of soiled cloth at exterior ice machine at side of establishment. Operator removed the scoop to wash, rinse, and sanitize and placed in clean container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish at room temperature next to meat station. Operator placed the food item in Walk in Cooler to thaw.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection 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 food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over whole tomatoes at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the fish to a proper and safe location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand cart blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the cart.
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 fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed from reduce oxygen package.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed multiple tiles missing on the wall at ware washing area next to dish machine.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe chili 112F and Queso 115F. Operator placed on Stove to reheat to a minimum of 165F.
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 butter milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
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.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline. Educated the employees.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handles in disrepair at Reach in Cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ware washing area due to floor not smooth.
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.