GATORZ BAR AND GRILL
3816 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941.625.5000
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw beef over sweet potato fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator relocated raw beef to the bottom of Reach in Freezer.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at the interior of Dish Machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee scooping ice with a cup instead of an ice scoop. Educated the employee to use ice scoop with handles.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling above the food window entrance.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed beard guard over their beard.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at Dish Machine. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food items off.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple large spoon ladles not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on the floor at kitchen. Operator replaced with a clean container and placed the sanitizer solution on shelf.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler.
Jul 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at ware washing area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at wall next to 3 compartment sink.
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at ware washing area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at wall next to 3 compartment sink.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at interior Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in front of the entrance to the interior Walk in Cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind and next to 3 compartment sink.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over curly fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed ice scoop chipped on the side at exterior ice machine. Operator discarded the ice scoop.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks not secured at back exterior entrance of kitchen. Operator secured the tanks at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in front of Walk in Cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed celery box on the floor under shelf at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soiled surface at exterior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the choking sign.
Oct 2, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles. Operator cleaned the handles.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item.
Jul 13, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over Mac and cheese bites at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the raw beef to the proper location on the bottom of Reach in Freezer.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked lid at ice machine. The operator in the process of repairing it.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at ware washing area.
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.