SAM'S SUBS
21320 GERTRUDE AVE, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 6274145
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not tight fitting at bathroom next to kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple tiles at above grill at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulated grease on multiple ceiling tiles at kitchen.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in stand up reach-in freezer. The owner moved the raw chicken under the raw ground beef.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under storage rack in kitchen. The owner cleaned and sanitized area under storage rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from handwashing sink gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 open package of raw chicken over cookie dough at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food item.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to deep fryer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Feb 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 the can opener blade. Operator cleaned the blade.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in freezer handle at prep area.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed sliced blade guard with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
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. Provided the documents which were completed during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed gap in ceiling next to ac vent at prep area.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection 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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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. Handed the operator the written procedure for vomit and diarrhea clean-up.
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 the documents during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. Operator labeled 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.