HOOTER'S OF PT CHARLOTTE
1360 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 6250200
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 10 small flys, flying around soda boxes, in dry storage. Not landing on any food surface.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
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Standing water in bottom of the single-door reach-in-cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator cleaned the water from the bottom of the cooler.
Use of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a power drill used for mixing wing sauce.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer put away clean with food debris on blade. Observed operator remove and place into dish for rewashing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sinks with debris inside, ie: food debris, mini candy bar, paper. Observed operator cleaning out sinks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting boards in in kitchen with groove marks on it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers on line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers on line with soiled gaskets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in container without a label on container. Observed operator placing a label on container.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains, and black mold like substance on them, throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with holes, and/or gaps in them throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cambros stacked wet nesting on drying shelf by dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in coolers with food where server window is.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris build up on front reach in at server window.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros, put away clean on drying rack.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 10 small flys, flying around soda boxes, in dry storage. Not landing on any food surface.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains, and black mold like substance on them, throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with holes, and/or gaps in them throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cambros stacked wet nesting on drying shelf by dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in coolers with food where server window is.
Food-contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Observed tomato slicer not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. Observed food debris dried on slicer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris build up on front reach in at server window.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food like substance on cambros, put away clean on drying rack.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros, put away clean on drying rack.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic portion bags, in a container without a label. Observed operator putting a label on sugar container.
Aug 6, 2024□ 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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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers by expo window, with black mold like substance on them.
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and with black mold like substance on them, throughout kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clear plastic hotel pans not inverted on drying shelf near keg cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves in them throughout kitchen area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not dispensing chemical for sanitation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a Red Bull in low boy top left drawer in middle, in ice. Observed operator removing drink.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers by expo window, with black mold like substance on them.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves without washing hands
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with out soap
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained and with black mold like substance
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with some black mold like substance inside on top.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks not secured. Observed operator securing tanks with chain
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in dry storage with holes in them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks all over them in kitchen and prep area
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in kitchen, cooking, with hat on, but hair not properly restrained
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook with out a beard guard on
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of baking sheet pans. Observed operator correcting and separating pans
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food like debris on it. Observed manager remove and put in dish.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spatula in hand sink near walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine and on track.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed through out kitchen and back of the house, soiled floors and under equipment soiled floors.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.