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FOOD TRUCK EL CHAPIN

2301 S TAMIAMI TRL UNIT C, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 9412949579

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 3 visits since April 2025

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD1850323
Grade history
APR 25
FEB 26
FEB 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 1978 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Warning
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 1978 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Provided the written procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
Basic/51-13-4

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.