EPHESUS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
8300 WILTSHIRE DR #5-6, Port Charlotte FL 33981 · 941-681-2343
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
APR 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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting boards have cut marks and are longer cleanable on the cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall near the fryer soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease.
Apr 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 an empty container of chlorine sanitizer solution for the dishmachine. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator will set up the three compartment sink for warewashing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground lamb and beef mixture stored above spinach and cheese spanakopita in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw ground meat.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed beef cooked on site with no date mark in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the beef had been held for more than 7 days. The operator discarded the cooked beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) stored in a double stacked container in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the cheese had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator stored the mozzarella in a single container. Observed cooked gyro meat (51F - Cold Holding) in the low boy reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the gyro meat had been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the meat in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets soiled with a heavy accumulation of food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef cooked on site with no date mark in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the beef had been held for more than 7 days. The operator discarded the cooked beef.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed Michelle Cakir certified through Food Safety First by Safe Food Systems, Inc. missing the date of training and expiration.
Coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination at the coffee station in the bakery. The operator properly stored the filters.
Cutting boards have cut marks and are longer cleanable on the cook line.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at the end of the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in freezer door gasket soiled with a black substance at the end of the cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior floors have an accumulation of food debris on the cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic portion cups and lids stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall near the fryer soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers, in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers, in kitchen, gaskets soiled. Observed employee starting to clean gaskets
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hamburger meat thawing in standing water, without water running. Observed operator turn water on to complete thawing process.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and dicer, put away soiled. Observed operator having dish clean properly
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards on make line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook. Observed cook putting on hair net.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on line. Observed cook cleaning gaskets
Sep 3, 2024Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains on them throughout kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by grill being used as a dump sink. Observed operator cleaning out the sink
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed slight build up underneath handles on reach in cooler on make line. Observed operator cleaning completely.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with grooves throughout the boards.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed unsealed concrete in walk in freezer buckling
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bins of chicken under bottom shelf, stored on floor. Observed operator remove and store on bottom shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at make station with build up of food substance. Observed operator cleaning gaskets completely
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener open in holder soiled. Observed operator remove wash, rinse, and sanitized.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave with dried food buildup on inside. Observed operator clean completely out.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted or on menu for under cooked items. IE: Lamb Chops. E mailed operator print out, operator printed and posted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with multiple score marks.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths folded and not stored in sanitizer on prep table.
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.