RJ'S NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD
17753 TOLEDO BLADE BLVD, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941.235.0005
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
APR 24
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches in and around reach in cooler cookline and hallway to the restroom. Operator removed the live roaches by discarding outside exterior of establishment.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024010839 | Feb 21, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw haddock stored over cooked clams in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw haddock.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (50F - Cold Holding) in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator stated the chowder has been out for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the chowder on ice for cooling.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary solution in the three compartment sink exceeding 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make table, cutting boards with groove marks on them.
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on make table, reach in cooler, gaskets with debris on in. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers stored on dry storage shelf facing up with the open end not facing down. Observed operator inverting the containers to face down.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer with some food debris on it.
Stored food not covered. Observed cole slaw in covered in reach in cooler. Observed employee covering cole slaw.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Expired chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Establishment's plan review proviso states that an effective barrier must be provided to provide the customers with access to the barried restroom. Observed barrier not in place and multiple customers using the restroom facility without employee observation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sink at cookline. Educated the operator.
Feb 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches in and around reach in cooler cookline and hallway to the restroom. Operator removed the live roaches by discarding outside exterior of establishment.
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 dairy creamer at wait station Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator.
Expired chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at drip tray under Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the dead roach and discarded it.
Establishment's plan review proviso states that an effective barrier must be provided to provide the customers with access to the barried restroom. Observed barrier not in place and multiple customers using the restroom facility without employee observation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sink at cookline. Educated the operator.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance inside on walls of ice machine. Observed operator cleaning immediately.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging on bracket on table by fryer. Observed operator remove and put in dish.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in holder ready for use with debris on it. Operator put it into dish and cleaned immediately.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with liquid in it near flour containers with out a label on it. Observed operator correcting and labeling spray bottle.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee with out hair restraints.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on premise. E mailed poster to operator. Operator printed up and posted immediately.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour not labeled. Observed operator labeling immediately.
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