Port Charlotte — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Port Charlotte, Florida has 339 food establishments with 3,638 inspections on record. The pass rate is 92.8%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.1 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Cody's Original Roadhouse in Port Charlotte on May 14, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

339Facilities
3,637Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
92.8%Pass Rate
4.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Finnegan's Grille and Pub 30 178 2
Peters Family Restaurant 35 297 1
Pioneers Pizza 39 267 1
Swaad 23 232 1
China City 27 228 1

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Port Charlotte 92.8% Pass Rate 92.8%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Port Charlotte 4.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.1
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Port Charlotte 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Pioneers Pizza 2 Emergency Order Callback Complied
Pioneers Pizza 8 (3 high) Emergency order recommended
Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Big Bamboo Asian Fusion 13 (4 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
China One 9 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Seven Grill 11 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Little Guys Pizza and Subs 2 Call Back - Complied
Steak-n-shake #294 5 Call Back - Complied
Grain and Berry 0 Call Back - Complied
Chili's Southwest Grill & Bar 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

60Actions on Record
$19,610Total Fines
$338Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
39Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
May 14, 2025 Cody's Original Roadhouse $400 7--2025012467
Dec 19, 2025 Tasty Caribbean $400 7--2025053153

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

55Fire Violations
36Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 24
Other fire safety violation 15
Missing boiler certificate/report 11
Fire extinguisher in red zone 4
Cooking without hood suppression 1

Port Charlotte Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Port Charlotte has 134 FDACS-regulated facilities with 306 inspections on record and 121 stop-sale orders issued.

134Retail Facilities
306FDACS Inspections
121Stop-Sale Orders

Port Charlotte FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
420 Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling

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Port Charlotte FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Port Charlotte Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Circle K 4 102 1,574
CVS 3 9 882
Publix 3 30 875
Walgreens 3 1 743
Aldi 3 2 310
The King Of Vape 2 0 6
Sams Club 2 23 284
Starbucks 2 77 1,170

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Port Charlotte: Notable Restaurants

Port Charlotte: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 5 256 0
McDonalds 5 316 0
Wendys 4 232 0
Dunkin 3 175 0
Burger King 2 110 1
Bob Evans 2 215 0
Taco Bell 2 138 0
Arbys 2 164 0
Dairy Queen 2 111 0
Chicken Salad Chick 1 6 0

Port Charlotte Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte, Florida has 339 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Port Charlotte?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Port Charlotte is 92.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Port Charlotte?
The most frequently cited violations in Port Charlotte are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Port Charlotte?
Subway has the most locations in Port Charlotte with 5 establishments.
How does Port Charlotte compare to the Florida state average?
Port Charlotte has a pass rate of 92.8%, which is 6.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Port Charlotte?
Food establishments in Port Charlotte have an average of 10.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Port Charlotte been assessed?
Food establishments in Port Charlotte have been assessed $19,610 in fines across 60 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $338 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Port Charlotte restaurants?
55 fire safety violations have been documented across 36 food establishments in Port Charlotte. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Port Charlotte inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Port Charlotte, Florida has 134 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 306 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Port Charlotte?
FDACS has issued 121 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Port Charlotte. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Port Charlotte Restaurants & Food Establishments (336)

Finnegan's Grille and Pub 2 closures

1825 TAMIAMI TRL UNIT F2, Port Charlotte

30 inspections · 178 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Peters Family Restaurant 1 closure

2200 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte

35 inspections · 297 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Pioneers Pizza 1 closure

4560 TAMIAMI TRL STE 7, Port Charlotte

40 inspections · 269 violations · Last: May 2026

Swaad 1 closure

1032 TAMIAMI TRL #11, Port Charlotte

23 inspections · 232 violations · Last: Apr 2026

China City 1 closure

4300 KINGS HWY #408, Port Charlotte

27 inspections · 228 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Wally's BBQ 1 closure

3591 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte

26 inspections · 201 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Los Mariachis Bar and Grill LLC 1 closure

3575 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Port Charlotte

24 inspections · 197 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Olympia Restaurant 1 closure

3245 TAMIAMI TRAIL, Port Charlotte

30 inspections · 179 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Buffalo Wings and Rings 1 closure

1020 EL JOBEAN RD, Port Charlotte

30 inspections · 171 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Mission BBQ 1 closure

1340 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte

28 inspections · 146 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Curry and Kabab 1 closure

3492 TAMIAMI TRL STE A&B, Port Charlotte

23 inspections · 122 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Healthy Pho 1 closure

19410 COCHRAN BLVD UNIT 102, Port Charlotte

16 inspections · 85 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Rj's New England Seafood 1 closure

17753 TOLEDO BLADE BLVD, Port Charlotte

24 inspections · 84 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Burger King 9485 1 closure

910 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte

20 inspections · 71 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Ginas Pizza Bar 1 closure

1700 TAMIAMI TRL G5, Port Charlotte

11 inspections · 66 violations · Last: Feb 2026

China Wok

13435 S MCCALL RD UNIT C11, Port Charlotte

32 inspections · 303 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1249

1700 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte

33 inspections · 285 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Cody's Original Roadhouse

1441 TAMIAMI TRL #101, Port Charlotte

34 inspections · 272 violations · Last: May 2026

Buffet City

2150 TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT 30 & 31, Port Charlotte

24 inspections · 243 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Golden China

24123 PEACHLAND BLVD UNIT A1, Port Charlotte

26 inspections · 243 violations · Last: Mar 2026