LUCKYS TASTE OF EUROPE
2414 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT C, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · (941) 391-5469
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Operator printed the document during inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked at dish shelf. Operator removed the cups from being stacked to allow airflow.
Sep 11, 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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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 open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large handle spoons not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty container of soda at handwash sink. Operator replaced the empty container of soap with a full container.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Reach in Cooler.
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Nov 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cut potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw breaded SCHNITZEL (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cut potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw breaded SCHNITZEL (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sour kratz and beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 heavy cream and sauerkraut at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food items.
Plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates on shelf above Make Table.
Aug 11, 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. Operator printed the document during inspection.
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. Operator completed during inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at Make Table. Operator removed the knife to clean and sanitize.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
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