PETERS FAMILY RESTAURANT
2200 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 9417432454
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023010741 | Feb 21, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2020051159 | Oct 14, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $320 |
| 7--2017041972 | Jul 18, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
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. Observed expired date of 12/30/25.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom doors not tight fitting.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pan cake batter with no time marking on exterior of Make Table. Operator time marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liquid eggs over cut tomatoes at reach in cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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. Operator date marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at Dish Machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked next to soda fountain machine.
Feb 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over apple crisp at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the ground beef to the bottom of shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed butter not time marked dining tables. Operator time marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can open blade. Operator cleaned the blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee fluid at frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator of the handwash sink for only handwashing.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handles of Walk in Cooler and Freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching food item at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking on butter at dining table. Operator time marked the food item.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 104F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove.
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. Operator date marked the food item.
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/ Person in Charge: Orrie Oberheim
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed chipped/cracked tiles at various locations at kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seafood chowder 116F at prep area Warmer Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open blade at prep table. Operator placed through dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles build up of grease throughout the kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed above Flat Grill. Educated the operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of grease at hood filters above Flat Grill.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter exposed to air contaminants at wait station. Operator placed lid cover over the filters.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cookline.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs at cookline. Operator time marked the food item.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution over 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
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 operator the form.
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/Shannon Oberheim, 01/12/2022.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container at wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer container.
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observe missing information on documents.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at Make Table. Operator removed the cell phone to a safe location.
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.