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1900 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT 117, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-764-1600
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 small flying insects flying around hand sink in bar.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bag of cough drops stored on a shelf above a preparation surfaces at the pasta station. The operator properly stored the cough drops.
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 the chlorine dishmachine solution at 0ppm due to an empty container of solution. The operator replaced the solution. Observed chlorine solution at 100ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle soiled dishware then handle clean utensils without washing hands. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked lasagna in the single-door cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packets (61F - Cold Holding) at the dessert station. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the butter in the reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed an illegible color chart for the chlorine sanitizer solution strips.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water turned off at the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line. Observed maximum temperature of 79F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic scoop used for semolina missing a handle in the back of the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop.
Cutting boards have cut marks and is are no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items at the pasta station. The operator properly stored the belongings.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food products stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The ice scoop was properly stored.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knives.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in the cook line.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed liquor bottles stored underneath the paper towels behind the bar exposing the bottle to drips.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed pasta maker with hands on hips, touching shirt, going to resume work, had to be told to wash hands.
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 on make line, in kitchen, without date marking.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them, at make tables in kitchen. Observed slicer in pasta station with dried on food debris on cutting blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sinks with, to go containers, drain stoppers, ice, coffee cup, icing tube tip, etc. throughout establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance on ice shield, in ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed copper mug handle touching polenta on make line. Observed Chef removing mug.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at salad station, reach in cooler doors, backsides of handles with food debris buildup.
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 salmon in rop packaging thawed without removing salmon. Observed chef voluntarily discarding fish.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with multiple groove marks on them at make tables in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed copper mug handle touching polenta on make line. Observed Chef removing mug.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in server station/dessert station, to go containers not inverted upside down. Observed Chef inverting properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed croutons on shelf at salad station with no lid. Observed Chef placing lid on croutons.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, with no identification label. Observed Chef labeling.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with debris on blade. Observed dishwasher, re wash and put away clean Observed food stains on cutting boards on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 1 oz plastic cup being used to scoop cheese without a handle. Observed operator removing cup and replacing with a spoon.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers, debris build up on back sides of handles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers and freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cutting knife in between stored food container and wall of cooler. Observed operator removing and putting knife in dish.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware being separated by dishwasher, storing handles down. Observed operator having silverware re washed and stored correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Observed operator remove mop, and hang properly.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 containers of Equate No Drip Nasal spray on prep counter, right next to meat slicer at pasta station.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee prepping food with out gloves on. Observed employee putting on gloves with out hand washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer in pasta station with food debris on back side of blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at pasta station, hand washing sink with a fork inside it along with food residue. Observed in server station area both hand washing sinks stains with brown liquid, using as dump sinks.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at first handwashing sink as you walk behind bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine, ice shield with black mold like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container of corn meal with a copper mule mug inside, with out a handle on mug.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through out establishment, around all vents, build up of black dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves in them on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both kitchen employees without any hair restraints on. Observed employees putting on hats.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler, in pasta station with black mold like substance on gaskets. Observed hood filters on cook line with grease build up on them
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters on top of Splenda packet container in covered and exposed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed 2 oz Togo containers in server area stored in a container, open end up, not up side down. Observed operator correcting containers to open end down.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed coffee filters on top of Splenda packet container with dried/soiled brown liquid stains.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of corn meal on cook line with out a cover protecting item.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket with mop head down. Observed signage saying to hang mop to dry after every use.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed what appears to be corn meal in a container with out label.
Jan 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents soiled with black dust and black mold like substance
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold medicine, nose spray, throat drops stored next to slicer in pasta station.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed cook come inside from out side, move garbage can, move dirty dishes, go back out side, come in side and back to line with out hand washing.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed fresh made pasta being portioned with bare hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 small flying insects flying around hand sink in bar.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags with out last use dates on them.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed olive oil being stored in wine bottles with no proper labels on bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above tea despisers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents soiled with black dust and black mold like substance
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a spatula stored between wall and prep table across from walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a wireless speaker stored on dry storage rack next to canola oil
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dish area on drying shelf, wet nesting of cambros
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave in kitchen on line, next to smaller microwave in poor repair. Inside coating coming off all around top of microwave inside.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed five tongs stored on oven door in kitchen on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry storage shelf, cambros with old stickers on them
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored handles down not handles up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in server station by pasta station Togo containers not inverted properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed minced garlic, and parmigian cheese in bar reach in cooler un wrapped.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop sink with mop head in mop sink, not hung up to properly air dry.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his hair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed wrong labeling of sugar at flour container. Operator removed sugar label and labeled the correct name of the food item.
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.