THE CREPE CHEF
119 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT #G, Port Charlotte FL 33953
Last inspected Jul 21, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015036794 | Aug 19, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler at make table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in prep table soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning gasket.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at make line, shelves rusting
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not in protective container with lid, just sitting on shelf. Observed employee putting filters in zip lock bag
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multi use pine cleaner and a pinalen surface cleaner hanging above prep table. Observed operator removing and putting in proper place.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in prep cooler.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical bottles (3) on plexiglass glass next to working utensils and over food to be prepped. Observed operator removing said bottles to correct location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crepe batter in house made without date marking.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons not inverted on cleaned shelf. Observed operator removing silverware and re washing and stored correctly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed lighter, and personal medical items in cook/prep area. Observed Operator removing them and putting into pocket.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed personal vape on prep counter. Observed operator removing personal items
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.