HIVE BAR
4095 TAMIAMI TRL A, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941-585-1996
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Observed bottle waters stored on the floor at beer cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at bar and Walk in Cooler.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed new employee with no signature of the Food Employee Reporting Agreement document. The employee signed the document during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple bottle waters on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the items off the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at bar/prep area.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection 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 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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of food safety foodhandler training certificate.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles at dry storage area. Educated the operator.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at bar area.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Interior of air fryer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at dry storage/bar area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at bar soda gun holster.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching mozzarella cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the handle from touching.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at bar soda gun holster.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection 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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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 of vomit and diarrhea events.
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 to be completed which was during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowls in shredded blended cheese and mozzarella cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the mini- bowls.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line not connected to soda gun holster at bar.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at Men's restroom.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple forks, spoons, and knives at bar counter. Operator inverted the utensils.
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.