PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR

2100 KINGS HWY, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 339804258

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Nov 20, 2025
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 24204037

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-14-5

Detail 24204039

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

33-16-4

Detail 24204038

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Operator closed the lids. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 24204040

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Freezer.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 23951738

Intermediate - 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 open gallon of milk with no date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23951739

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine. Operator sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23951741

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not removed from reduced oxygen package at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23951740

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet cups stacked next to ice bin with no air flow at front counter.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 23487482

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over cooked fish nor commercially packaged at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23487483

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 gallons of milk with expiration date of 01/19/25 at Display Cooler Unit.

02C-03-5

Detail 23487479

Intermediate - 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 open gallon of milk not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator.

16-37-1

Detail 23487480

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-14-5

Detail 23487481

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-23-4

Detail 23487478

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23487484

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-03-5

Detail 23098197

Intermediate - 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 Display Cooler Unit. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23098199

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-23-4

Detail 23098200

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

32-04-4

Detail 23098195

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed Men's restroom door not enclosing with tight fitting.

23-24-4

Detail 23098194

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on handles at double Reach in Cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23098198

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken wings on floor at Walk in Freezer.

14-17-4

Detail 23098196

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at Walk in Cooler.

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 22476626

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed inside of door handles at walk in cooler and freezer. Operator cleaned the door handles. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22476625

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22476627

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food item. Corrected On-Site

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22220953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 22220954

Intermediate - 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 buttermilk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21789846

High Priority - 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 under 50ppm on test strip. Operator using the additional dish machine at the establishment until repaired. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21789845

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 21789848

Intermediate - 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.

16-03-4

Detail 21789849

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-27-5

Detail 21789847

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 21324068

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at frontline handwash sink. Operator posted the sign. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21324067

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware washing area.

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20905842

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat creamers at display cooler unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20905846

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed at soda gun holster at bar area. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 20905844

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

25-06-4

Detail 20905845

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons at wait station.

02D-01-5

Detail 20905843

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pancake batter at cookline underneath on shelf.

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 20561384

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey noodle soup 91°F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator placed on stove to reheat to a minimum 165°. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 20561381

Intermediate - 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 pumpkin pie filling at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20561382

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/ stained. Observed at prep table cutting board.

53B-02-5

Detail 20561380

Intermediate - 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.

31B-04-4

Detail 20561383

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at frontline handwash sink. Operator posted the sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation