Port Charlotte — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Port Charlotte Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

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.

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.

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Port Charlotte FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Port Charlotte Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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Port Charlotte: Notable Restaurants

Port Charlotte: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

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.

Port Charlotte Restaurants & Food Establishments (336)