Chefs in Port Charlotte
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2150 Tamiami Trl #22-24, Port Charlotte, FL 33948CHEFS in Port Charlotte has 17 inspections on record between February 2024 and September 2025, with 166 total violations averaging 9.8 per inspection, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closures but has received one disciplinary action ($400 in fines) and faced repeated high-priority violations across multiple inspection categories. Food contact surface violations appeared in 8 of the last 7 inspections, and consumer advisory violations were cited in 6 of 8 recent inspections. Employee health policy violations were documented in at least 3 inspections. Fire safety violations were noted on two dates in 2024: a marked exit blocked on May 22 and the path to the marked rear exit in the dining room blocked on April 10. The January 15, 2025 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 14 violations including high-priority findings on management awareness, time as control, proper hand washing, and approved food sources. The April 10, 2024 routine inspection resulted in an Administrative Complaint Recommended disposition after 16 violations including high-priority violations on employee health policy, time as control, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements. The most recent inspection on September 11, 2025 was completed with no further action required, with 33 violations cited including 3 high-priority violations on employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chefs in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Chefs in Port Charlotte: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024027952 | $400.00 | Apr 10, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Chefs in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Chefs in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chefs in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chefs in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Chefs in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chefs in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chefs in Port Charlotte are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Chefs in Port Charlotte had?
- Chefs in Port Charlotte has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chefs in Port Charlotte find?
- Chefs in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on May 11, 2026 with 23 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chefs in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Chefs in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Chefs in Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chefs in Port Charlotte has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chefs in Port Charlotte faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chefs in Port Charlotte has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Chefs in Port Charlotte been fined?
- Chefs in Port Charlotte has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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