HERSHEY'S FLAVORTOWN
1940 KINGS HWY STE 7, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 941.889.7206
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed frontline reach in cooler inoperable.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water with food debris. Operator replaced with clean water.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at counter. Operator placed the wiping cloth back in the sanitizer solution.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons flat in containers at Display Freezer Unit. Operator placed in a different container to allow the handle to be stored inverted.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 form and was completed during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at dipper wells in water under 135F at Display Freezer Units. Operator removed the utensils until water reaching a minimum temperature of 135F.
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