Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

PORTSIDE TAVERN

3636 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Nov 14, 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 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

09-01-4

Detail 24191734

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread with bare hands. Educated the employee and the bread was discarded.

22-20-5

Detail 24191736

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

24-05-4

Detail 24191733

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted on shelf above Pizza Oven. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24191735

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

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-01-4

Detail 23942548

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed pizza sauce can 6 Lb. 11 Oz. dented at prep table shelf. Operator removed the can from shelf from being used.

01B-13-4

Detail 23942550

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pizza sauce can 6 Lb. 11 Oz. dented at prep table shelf. Operator removed the dented can from being used.

22-20-5

Detail 23942549

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

33-16-4

Detail 23942547

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

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 23553729

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 108F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator placed back in microwave to reheat to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23553728

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

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 23283125

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno container on cart at frontline kitchen area on cart. Operator removed to the storage trailer. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23283127

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23283126

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

13-03-4

Detail 23283128

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at kitchen. Employee placed hair restraint on their head over the hair. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22485032

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

29-34-4

Detail 22485030

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at back exterior entrance of the establishment. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22485031

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed at can opener blade.

53B-14-5

Detail 22485033

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. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22485029

Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22218423

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 22218424

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. Operator completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22218422

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.

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-2

Detail 21660173

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

53B-09-4

Detail 21660171

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

32-12-5

Detail 21660174

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21660172

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chili at room temperature at prep table next to Make Table. Operator placed in cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 21168419

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior hose bibb. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 21168418

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.

13-04-4

Detail 21168420

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen.

51-13-4

Detail 21168421

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 20596128

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 shredded cheddar cheese at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20596131

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed at can opener blade.

22-20-5

Detail 20596130

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

32-12-5

Detail 20596132

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

51-13-4

Detail 20596129

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20596133

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Pizza Station. Operator removed the wet towel and placed in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 20344173

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

51-13-4

Detail 20344174

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed in book, not posted.

51-18-6

Detail 20344175

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.