ZOES SWEET KITCHEN
1101 EL JOBEAN RD, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 7035094121
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Observed operator renew license, December 1st, 2024.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle raw egg french toast mix then clean dishware without changing gloves and washing hands. The employee was educated on proper glove procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a monkey dish of tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the tuna was portioned and held for approximately 1.5 hours. The operator stored the tuna salad in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
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. The operator stated the foods are out for breakfast and discarded at the end of breakfast service not exceeding 4 hours. The operator to add the time to the time as public health control form.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was emailed a new time as public health control form.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of dust above the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed emplocell phones stored on preparation tables at the server station and the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. The employee removed the jewelry.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs stored in the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for brown sugar not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the public restrooms. The operator provided handwashing signs for the restrooms.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic portion cups and to go boxes stored on the floor in dry storage.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in freezer, some debris on back side of handle. Observed operator cleaning handles.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket wringer. Observed employee hanging up mop properly.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at prep table, in kitchen, cutting board with food stains on it.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at prep table, in kitchen, back sides of handles with food debris. Observed employee cleaning handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table in kitchen, cutting board with grooves throughout on both sides.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers cracked or duct taped on dry storage shelf. Observed Chef removing the two duct taped ones and throwing them out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at prep table, in kitchen, gaskets soiled with food debris. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic lids for containers, put away clean. Observed employee removing lids and putting into dish for cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters sitting in basket not covered for protection. Observed employee putting them in a cambro with a lid.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection 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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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands with gloves on, then proceeded to continue working without changing gloves. Observed employee removing gloves, washing hands and changing gloves.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on door handles on reach in coolers in kitchen,food debris build up. Observed employee cleaning handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them in kitchen area on reach in cooler. Observed operator cleaning gaskets.
Jan 19, 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. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023. Observed operator renew license, December 1st, 2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener on dry rack with food debris on blade. Observed operator put in dish for rewash.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a case of eggs and a box with simply potatoes stored on the floor. Observed operator remove said items and store properly.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above hood system, above cook line in kitchen. Operator stated fire department said to leave it this way. Has been like this for 5 years.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foil to go containers on storage shelf not inverted.
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.