Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

SWEET'S DINER

2320 N TAMIAMI TRAIL STE 9, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Nov 10, 2025
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24180964

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 53F and mushrooms 48F at ice bath. Operator corrected to 41F and/or below by rapid chilling by adding ice and water. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24180962

High Priority - 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. Observed cooked potatoes with no time mark at prep table across cookline. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24180966

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24180963

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24180965

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer at dry storage area.

31B-04-4

Detail 24180961

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hand sign at ware washing area.

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23940493

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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at dish machine due to air in the sanitizer line. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 23940492

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw country fried steak over mixed vegetables at chest reach in freezer. Operator relocated the mixed vegetables. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23940497

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. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23940496

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured at dry storage area. Operator secured the tank. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23940494

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Reach in Cooler next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23940498

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters above cookline.

25-05-4

Detail 23940495

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter exposed to air contaminants with no overhead protection at front counter next to coffee machine.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 23494417

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over onion rings at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23494418

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 1 vacuum breaker missing at exterior mop sink. Repeat Violation

02C-03-5

Detail 23494421

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 multiple open gallons of milk not date marked. Operator date marked the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23494420

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage gravy not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23494419

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at dry storage Reach in Freezer.

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 22954444

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing 1 vacuum breaker connected to hose.

02C-03-5

Detail 22954445

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. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22954447

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22954442

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22954443

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22954446

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

21-07-4

Detail 22954448

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed under 50ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm on test strip. Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22624516

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 0ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm on test strip by priming the sanatizer.

08A-20-5

Detail 22624514

High Priority - 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 Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22624520

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. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22624519

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/Scott Sweet, 09/15/2023. Michael Love, 09/15/2023. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22624517

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22624515

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22624518

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled between chest freezer and Dish Machine. Repeat Violation

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 22149189

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 0ppm at Dish Machine. Primed the sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-56-4

Detail 22149191

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed apple juice beverage at interior of ice machine. Operator removed the beverage and discarded the ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22149186

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 at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22149193

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. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22149188

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Scott Sweet, 11/02/2017. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22149195

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22149190

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/ Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22149185

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. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22149194

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. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22149192

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22149196

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cookline under grill and ware washing area. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22149187

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole next to ice machine and handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21641998

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21641993

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed can opener blade and cutting board at Make Table. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21641995

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/ Manager: Michael Love.

12B-07-4

Detail 21641992

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage at Make Table. Operator removed the beverage to the proper place on a underneath shelf. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 21641994

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open can beverage at Make Table. Operator moved the beverage to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21641997

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee.

36-24-5

Detail 21641996

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to handwash sink and ice machine.

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-28-4

Detail 21169336

High Priority - 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 at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21169337

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21169334

High Priority - 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. Observed butter cups at dining tables. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21169335

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed soap container at handwash sink next to ice machine. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21169339

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

21-07-4

Detail 21169338

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed under 50ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-27-4

Detail 20816127

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee. The employee washed hands then placed gloves on his hand. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-2

Detail 20816123

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

03A-02-5

Detail 20816125

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 54°F at ice bath due to not enough ice and water surrounding the container. Operator placed more ice and water to bring the temperature down to 41°F or below. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 20816122

High Priority - 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. Observed butter at dining tables. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20816126

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/residue build up. Observed slicer blade and guard.

22-20-5

Detail 20816124

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20816121

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Make Table. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20816128

Basic - Make Table: interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

29-49-6

Detail 20816120

Basic - Standing water in bottom of Make Table.

Nov 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20671747

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes 63°F and corn-beef hash 69°F. Operator time marked the food items. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 20671750

High Priority - 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20671751

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

14-09-4

Detail 20671749

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Make Table.

14-11-4

Detail 20671752

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door in disrepair at Make Table.

22-08-4

Detail 20671748

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline. Repeat Violation

Jul 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20315743

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn-beef hash 63°F at prep table. Operator is using Time as a Public Health Control. Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 20315744

High Priority - 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. Observed corn-beef hash at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20315745

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 20315746

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.