SOUTH PORT SQUARE GABLES WEST
23033 WESTCHESTER BLVD GABLES WEST, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 941.625.1100
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at ware washing area handwash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at dry storage area. Operator labeled the food item.
Sep 3, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple brooms and dust pan blocking the kitchen/ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the items.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed lid chipped at dish shelf.
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 multiple ceiling tiles soiled at various locations at kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable containers not inverted at frontline shelf. Operator inverted the containers.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expiration Date: 08/17/2025
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ware washing area handwash sink blocked by cart. Operator removed the cart to allow clear access.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at kitchen.
Food stored on floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple containers not inverted above steam table on shelf with no barrier on top of it. Operator inverted the containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 ground beef over raw pork at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb underneath the 3 compartment sink.
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 wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at reach in steamer.
Food stored on floor. Observed food item on the floor under shelves at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 dairy creamer at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and holder. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at entrance to the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at kitchen counter. Operator removed the cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing at Reach in Warmer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the operator which printed and posted during inspection.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
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.