Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte
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3231-a Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33952Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte operates as a 58-seat food service establishment with a history of recurring high-priority violations across 24 inspections dating back several years, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have included proper hand and arm washing violations (cited 3 times in September 2025), shell stock requirements (cited in December 2024 and April 2024), employee health reporting (cited in December 2024 and April 2024), and consumer advisory and proper cooking temperature violations (cited in February 2026). A complaint-based inspection on February 9, 2026 documented 12 violations including intermediate and basic violations, and was completed with no further action; a November 20, 2025 routine inspection returned zero violations and complied status; and a September 19, 2025 routine inspection resulted in a warning issued after 9 violations were found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte are: Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte had?
- Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte find?
- Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Joseph's Deli in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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).
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