SOUP JUNGLE CAFE @ CHICKEN & SUBS DELIGHT
4200 TAMIAMI TRAIL #E, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941.258.3500
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 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
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg in egg carton in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The owner removed cracked egg.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used for dumping ice. Educated owner to only use handwashing sinks for handwashing only. The owner did remove the ice from handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen not date marked. The owner placed date marking on chicken during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors not tight fitting.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The owner removed knives from in between reach-in cooler across from cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed wiping cloth from under cutting.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The owner placed mop in a manner to dry.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Robert Wilson, 06/18/2019.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the equipment.
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 Food Employee Reporting Agreement document not completed. Operator completed the document during inspection.
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 the interior of ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale at interior of Dish Machine.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 not time marked at cookline. Operator time marked the shell eggs.
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 marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable containers not inverted on shelf at frontline. Operator inverted the containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the flour container.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in prep sink at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind handles at multiple cold holding units. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handles.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection 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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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 at 0ppm due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with a new container of sanitizer.
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 at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils at ware washing area. Operator inverted the utensils.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage can in front of kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind the reach in cooler handles. Operator cleaned the handles.
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.