STARS BISTRO
18505 PAULSON DR BLDG E, Port Charlotte FL 33954 · 941-255-7827
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor near the exit. The operator properly stored the bottled water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard pizza boxes stored on the floor behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the pizza boxes.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at dining area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing/tight fitting.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed non dairy creamer bottle/pump with dried on creamer spillage. Observed operator cleaning bottle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backside of reach in handles with food debris build up on them.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave with food debris build up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign at handwashing station in eating area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezers in back room with black mold like substance on them.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at make table cutting board. Operator placed at location away from food prep area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Provide the form which was completed during inspection.
Cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at make table cutting board. Operator placed at location away from food prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sauce at prep table in standing water. Operator placed at Reach in Cooler.
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