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19665 COCHRAN BLVD, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-235-1404
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cooks expo line. The operator stated the cheese had been held for less than an hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a red hose connected to the splitter at the mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
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 half and half not date marked in the reach in cooler in the server area near the expo line.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
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Observed egg wash and sour cream held under time as a public health control not indicated in the written plan. The operator placed the above foods on the plan.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on a shelf with single-service items and canned tomato juice. The operator properly stored the personal belongings.
Employees with no beard guards/restraints while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of potatoes stored on the floor in the prep area. The potatoes were properly stored off the ground.
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in-use knife stored between food containers and the inside wall of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the knife.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use ladle stored in 48F standing water. The operator removed the ladle from the standing water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar and the hand sink on the back wall of the cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic portion cups stored on the floor in the server expo area. The operator properly stored the portion cups.
Single-service to go boxes not stored inverted or protected from contamination on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the to go boxes.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed a missing drain line for the soda gun at the server station at the end of the bar.
Water leaking from pipe underneath the handwashing sink on the cook line.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 2 vacuum breakers missing at splitter at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at cookline handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on flour container at dish shelf.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels at dish shelf. Operator removed the old labels and washed, rinse and sanitizer the containers.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 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 milk in walk in opened, with no date marking. Observed operator date marking milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food stains. Observed cutting board on order. Being customer made.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in server ally, handwashing sink being used as a dump sink. Sink had ice in it. Observed operator removing ice and coaching staff.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in line in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink, not proper stored. Observed operator hanging mop up properly.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at make table, cutting board with black stains on board. Observed cook take back to dish washer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink by dish machine with silverware and paper inside sink, and being used as a dump sink. Observed operator remove items and clean out sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers in kitchen, coolers with food debris build up on back side of handles. Observed a cook starting to clean cooler handles.
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 Ahi Tuna in packaging with no cut in packaging, or product not removed from packaging. Educated cooks on proper procedures.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed under cooking on make line, cutting board with grooves and melted sections on cutting board. Observed cook remove and place in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and bar, gaskets on reach in coolers with food debris on them
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on sixth pans 2 pans stacked on top of each other with food debris on inside. Observed operator starting remove and put into dish for re cleaning.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on storage shelves in dish/back room area, cambro with old labels stuck on containers. Observed operator removing cambros and putting back in dish for re cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some Togo containers on make line not inverted. Observed cook inverting properly.
Nov 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind ready to eat lobster meat at Reach in Drawers. Operator placed lobster meat behind raw shrimp.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 half and half containing dairy not date marked at bar Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
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 black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at kitchen area. Operator removed the phone to a different location away from food/prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster next to the entrance to the bar.
May 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by racks and containers at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the racks and containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl at cali-flour container. Operator removed the bowl.
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 in reduced oxygen packaging thawed under running water at prep sink. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple tiles missing behind Dish Machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour inside container. Operator removed the handle from touching the flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed multiple ovens at cookline.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to find during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at ware washing area behind Dish Machine.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 58F on ice bath as ice was underneath the egg wash but not around it. The operator placed in larger container to have ice and water around the food item to bring temperature 41F or below.
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 multiple butter cups at table next to office. 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 cheese sauce 122F at steam table. Operator reheated on stove to a minimum of 165F within 2 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at soda gun holster. Operator cleaned the soda gun.
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 records incomplete as there is no signature of permit holder. Operator signed the documents.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 multiple fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item from reduced oxygen packaging.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tong to wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizing container on the floor at at cookline. Operator removed the item off the floor with a clean sanitizer container.
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