How many health inspections has MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR had?

MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR ever been shut down?

No, MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR?

The most frequently cited violations at MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

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

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR

2100 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte, FL 339804258

Charlotte County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MAPLE LEAF CC RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA1801112

MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR in Port Charlotte, FL has 20 inspections on record with 97 total violations (4.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

97Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 21, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Jan 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Dec 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Feb 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Oct 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

Oct 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

How Does This Facility Compare?

MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Charlotte County average of 0.06 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.97.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR had?: MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR ever been shut down?: No, MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR?: The most frequently cited violations at MAPLE LEAF SANDBAR are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: January 21, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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