MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR
2100 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · (941)764-0060
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 gallons of milk with expiration date of 01/19/25 at Display Cooler Unit.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed the lids.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Freezer.
Aug 13, 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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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 with no date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine. Operator sanitized the equipment.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not removed from reduced oxygen package at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed from reduced oxygen package.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet cups stacked next to ice bin with no air flow at front counter.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 chicken over cooked fish nor commercially packaged at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 gallons of milk with expiration date of 01/19/25 at Display Cooler Unit.
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 Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 milk not date marked at Display Cooler Unit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed Men's restroom door not enclosing with tight fitting.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handles at double Reach in Cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken wings on floor at Walk in Freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at Walk in Cooler.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed inside of door handles at walk in cooler and freezer. Operator cleaned the door handles.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food item.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food item.
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 buttermilk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
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.