CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE
1441 TAMIAMI TRL #101, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941.629.2639
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 12 tiny flying insects in mop room, which is a separate room with three walls and an opening. Observed no flying insects on any food contact surfaces in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025012467 | Feb 5, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2024027757 | Apr 5, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink on the cook line out of order. Observed multiple handwashing sinks within proximity.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the dishmachine. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a basket with no handle used as a scoop for flour on the cook line. The operator removed the basket from the flour.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages stored in the reach in cooler at the server expo line. The operator properly stored the beverages.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored in quaternary sanitizer solution on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a big zapper installed over a food preparation table near the rear exit.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 20lbs of chicken wings thawing in 102F water, wings temperature was 52F+. Observed operator throwing away wings voluntarily.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cutting boards with black mold like substance and food stains.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves cutting boards on cook line and cold room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in, on line, closest to walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line, soiled gaskets.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot standing water. Observed 20lbs of chicken wings thawing in 102F standing water, wings temperature was 52F+. Observed operator throwing away wings voluntarily.
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observedcutting boards with grooves on them.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in coolers throughout make on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them in reach in coolers on cook line.
Feb 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on can rack 6 cans of Spaghetti Sauce 6lbs, 10 oz, Monarch, dented and/or rusted. And 12 cans of Yellow Roasted Peppers 48 oz, Mancini. Observed operator throwing cans away volunteered.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 fruit flies in kitchen area. 4 in meat cutting room, not landing on any food equipment. 2 in prep area not landing on any food equipment. 1 in dry storage, not landing on any food equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tomatoes at 44F, House Made Caesar Dressing at 44F, and Lettuce at 45F. Product not stored properly in reach in make table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade, put away clean.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed build up of lime scale inside dish machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen by beer cooler and in dining room.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed pipe missing for drainage into drain line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observedcutting boards with grooves on them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on dry storage shelf. Observed operator remove and put into proper place.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros put away stacked and wet nesting
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in coolers throughout make on cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cambros put away clean with broken rims. Observed operator throwing away cambros.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a case of vegetables on floor under storage rack. Observed operator remove and store on rack instead of floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris on inside top. Observed operator having employee cleaning inside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them in reach in coolers on cook line.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored with open end up. Observed operator inverting ice buckets properly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen with multiple grooves in them.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on door that leads out to patio.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line, gaskets in reach in coolers with food debris on them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in prep room multiple containers with out identifying labels on them.
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple items in dish on drying shelf's stacked and wet nesting.
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 tiny flying insects in bar area where an unused and non operational soda gun is. Observed no tiny flying insects landing on any food contact surfaces.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 12 tiny flying insects in mop room, which is a separate room with three walls and an opening. Observed no flying insects on any food contact surfaces in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed large cambro in dish put away clean with substance residue on them. Observed operator putting back into dish for rewatching.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen area, cutting boards with multiple grooves in boards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple items in dish on drying shelf's stacked and wet nesting.
Iced tea dispenser Soda Stations not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda station in kitchen to the left as you walk into kitchen, next to hand washing sink, with black mold like substance near the dispensing spouts. Observed front of house manager cleaning the machine properly
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs hanging on pole, resting to top of disposable gloves. Observed kitchen manager removing tongs and putting into dish.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed soup spoons stored with handles up at soup station. Observed Kitchen manager remove spoons and put into dish to rewatch.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed a ladle in the French onion soup with handle broken. Observed operator remove ladle and throw away into garbage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple items throughout kitchen of containers with product inside that was not labeled.
Apr 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with mashed potatoes and cooked onions in the steam table on the cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed gravy prepared on site date marked 3/21 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the gravy.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw haddock (47F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in front of the fryers. The operator stated the foods have been held for less than 3 hours. The operator placed ice on the above foods.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Exterior door has a gap at the top of the door that opens to the outside.
Handles missing at handwashing sink in the dish area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an ice cream scoop stored in 76F standing water near the reach in freezer. The operator removed the scoop from the water.
Insect control device installed over food preparation table in the prep area.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed the floor drain under the handwashing sink near the entrance to the kitchen slow draining.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water form the handwashing sink near the walk in cooler draining directly on to the floor due to no drain pipe.
Water leaking from the faucet at the handwashing sink in the prep area.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed no hot water running to hand washing sink in bar while dish machine is running.
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. First time 03.11.2023
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink by the dish area. This is a repeat violation from 03/11/23.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust by ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed tomato diced with bent blades, torn gaskets through out reach in coolers, freezers, and ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the TOP of exit door leading to front patio.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handles on hand sink in between three compartment sink and dish machine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed next to walk in cooler with no piping to drain water.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate16 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamin bottle in meat cutting room on prep table. Observed manager remove and dis guard item
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 fruit flies in mop sink area while open and serving customers.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed first reach in cooler in the kitchen that was not keeping temperature. Observed manager voluntarily throwing out the following items. Sliced Tomatoes 2.5 lbs. (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce 2 lbs. (52F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs Chopped 1 lb. (48F - Cold Holding); House Made Ranch 2 Quarts (60F - Cold Holding); House Made Caesar 1 Pint (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Cucumbers 1.5 lbs (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed first reach in cooler in the kitchen that was not keeping temperature. Observed manager voluntarily throwing out the following items. Sliced Tomatoes 2.5 lbs. (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce 2 lbs. (52F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs Chopped 1 lb. (48F - Cold Holding); House Made Ranch 2 Quarts (60F - Cold Holding); House Made Caesar 1 Pint (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Cucumbers 1.5 lbs (52F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three fly fog cans, air dust cans stored through out kitchen on shelves above food prep tables. Observed manager Dis guarding items.
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. First time 03.11.2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato diced soiled with food debris and put away clean.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed next to stove on right hand side, hand washing sink blocked with a table. Had to move table to wash hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed measuring cup in hand washing sink on main line
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Observed no hot water running to hand washing sink in bar while dish machine is running.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing area near dish washing station.
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. First time 03.11.2023
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink by the dish area. This is a repeat violation from 03/11/23.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at very top inside ice machine, black mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop in container with out a handle on it. Observed manager remove and dis guard
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust by ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple items on storage dry rack with handles inverted down, containers not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed employee water bottle on prep table. Observed Manager remove said water bottle.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on cooks. Observed hair restraints put on except for manager. First time 11.14.2022
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink cups at dish station, put away clean, wet nesting
Equipment in poor repair. Observed tomato diced with bent blades, torn gaskets through out reach in coolers, freezers, and ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the TOP of exit door leading to front patio.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing faucet handles on hand sink in between three compartment sink and dish machine.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some rust on inside walls of ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a build up of grease and debris and a dirty fan guard in beer cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed next to walk in cooler with no piping to drain water.
Single-service articles improperly stored.observed coffee filters stored un protected in server station at coffee machine.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed in mop sink area and in front of ice machine, water draining onto floor and black mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple items removed from original containers and stored in cambros with out any identifying labels. This is a repeat violation fro, 03/11/23,
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