Donatos in Port Charlotte
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1900 Tamiami Trl Unit 117, Port Charlotte, FL 33948Donatos in Port Charlotte has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 204 violations—an average of 9.3 per inspection, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations appear consistently across inspections, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 inspections, allergen awareness violations in at least 4 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 4 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in at least 5 inspections. On January 22, 2024, an inspector issued a Warning after finding 16 violations including management awareness, allergen awareness, toxic substance control, consumer advisory, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface issues. The facility complied with a callback on January 24, 2024. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 documented 30 violations including one high-priority employee health policy violation, one high-priority consumer advisory violation, one high-priority chemical storage violation, and one high-priority allergen awareness violation. The inspection was completed with no further action required, though the elevated violation count and recurring patterns across multiple categories suggest persistent systemic compliance challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Donatos in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Donatos in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Donatos in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Donatos in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Donatos in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Donatos in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Donatos in Port Charlotte are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Donatos in Port Charlotte had?
- Donatos in Port Charlotte has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Donatos in Port Charlotte find?
- Donatos in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 20 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Donatos in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Donatos 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 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.
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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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