Port @ Haines City in Haines City
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16000 Hatchineha Rd, Haines City, FL 33844PORT @ HAINES CITY in Haines City is a 125-seat permanent food service establishment that has been emergency-closed once for roach activity on August 15, 2016. Over 24 inspections spanning nearly a decade, the facility accumulated 134 violations, averaging 5.6 per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting, approved food source, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing facilities, and chemical storage. Fire safety concerns documented in 2015 and 2016 noted electrical wiring in disrepair and frayed/spliced wires above the pizza oven. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, though three basic violations were cited.
Most recent closure: August 15, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Port @ Haines City in Haines City: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Port @ Haines City in Haines City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Port @ Haines City in Haines City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Emergency order recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Port @ Haines City in Haines City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Port @ Haines City in Haines City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Port @ Haines City in Haines City last inspected?
- Port @ Haines City in Haines City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Port @ Haines City in Haines City last shut down?
- Port @ Haines City in Haines City was last shut down on August 15, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Port @ Haines City in Haines City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Port @ Haines City in Haines City are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Port @ Haines City in Haines City had?
- Port @ Haines City in Haines City has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Port @ Haines City in Haines City find?
- Port @ Haines City in Haines City was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Port @ Haines City in Haines City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Port @ Haines City in Haines City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Port @ Haines City in Haines City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Port @ Haines City in Haines City has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Port @ Haines City in Haines City operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Port Steak & Seafood Restaurant (2015-2016).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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