When was Banditos in Port Charlotte last inspected?

Banditos in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 19, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.

What are the most common violations at Banditos in Port Charlotte?

The most frequently cited violations at Banditos in Port Charlotte are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Premises clean.

How many health inspections has Banditos in Port Charlotte had?

Banditos in Port Charlotte has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Banditos in Port Charlotte find?

Banditos in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on August 19, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.

Has Banditos in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?

No, Banditos in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

Banditos in Port Charlotte

Last inspected: August 19, 2026

5665 State Road 776, Port Charlotte, FL 33981

Charlotte County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Banditos INC
DBPR License: SEA1802009

Overview

Banditos in Port Charlotte received a warning after a complaint inspection on January 14, 2026 documented a high-priority hand washing violation. A follow-up complaint inspection on January 15, 2026 found no violations and the facility complied. Of 8 total inspections on record since July 2020, the facility accumulated 5 violations with no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

9Inspections

9Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: August 19, 2026

Banditos in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 1 violations / inspection 1 violations per inspection

Charlotte County Avg 4.23 violations / inspection 4.23 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Charlotte County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

Banditos in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)

2026 — 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority

Aug 19, 2026 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 15, 2026 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2026 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

2025 — 2 inspections0 violations

Oct 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections0 violations

Nov 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2021 — 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority

Oct 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

2020 — 1 inspection0 violations

Jul 31, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Banditos in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banditos in Port Charlotte last inspected?: Banditos in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 19, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Banditos in Port Charlotte?: The most frequently cited violations at Banditos in Port Charlotte are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Premises clean.
How many health inspections has Banditos in Port Charlotte had?: Banditos in Port Charlotte has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Banditos in Port Charlotte find?: Banditos in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on August 19, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Banditos in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?: No, Banditos in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?: Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?: Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?: Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.