COUNTRY INN AND SUITES
24244 CORPORATE CT, Port Charlotte FL 33954
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves, but no handwashing.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed self-service apples on the buffet line unprotected.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (54F - Cold Holding)on the breakfast buffet line. The operator discarded the yogurt. The operator added yogurt to time as public health control form.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves, but no handwashing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a bag of scrambled eggs on counter with temperature of 50F for 15 minutes. Observed operator automatically discarding item. No stop sale issued.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink with dirty cleaning towels inside and chemical bottles hanging on sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils on drying shelf, in a container, stored handles down.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on top of coffee maker, not stored for protection.
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed no written procedure for clean up plan of vomit/diarrhea
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. Observed employee reporting forms on hand but not filled out
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave with food debris build up on top inside of microwave. Observed employee cleaning inside of microwave.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee not washing hands before doing different task.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves after cleaning tables and counters then handling food items.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple service wares not inverted in kitchenette.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottle of water above granola bars on dry storage shelf
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed in kitchenette garbage bag out of trash can with garbage inside in rinse sink of three compartment sink. Also bagged trash sitting on floor in kitchenette.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed on top of black push cart coffee filters sitting on it with an array of non food items.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on top of coffee maker not in any kind of storage protection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution and being rinsed with plain water to wipe counters and tables
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.