Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte
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3816 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte has accumulated 201 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced a warning in July 2025 followed by a callback inspection that required compliance work. Fire safety inspections documented three citations for portable fire extinguishers with gauges in the red zone at the kitchen entrance, with the issue persisting across multiple follow-up inspections in 2019. The facility's top recurring violations involve proper ventilation (18 citations), hand and arm washing procedures (16 citations), and consumer advisories (15 citations).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg
4.19
violations / inspection
4.19 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Charlotte County Avg
0.07
closures / facility
0.07 county average
Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at kitchen entrance proceeding to warewashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-01-22: Observed in the red zone. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-02-23: Observed in red zone. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at kitchen entrance proceeding to warewashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-01-22: Observed in the red zone. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at kitchen entrance proceeding to warewashing area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 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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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte had?
- Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte find?
- Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Gatorz Bar and Grill 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Gatorz Bar and Grill in Port Charlotte has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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