Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte
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2665 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte has been inspected 10 times since 2023, accumulating 37 violations with an average of 3.7 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations were cited in 6 of 10 inspections, representing a sustained systemic failure. Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations appeared in 4 inspections across 2024 and 2025. Employee health policy violations were documented in 5 inspections between January 2025 and August 2025. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines, with an administrative complaint recommended following the February 23, 2024 inspection. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2026 documented 9 violations including multiple hand washing failures and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024019328 | $200.00 | Feb 23, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte had?
- Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte find?
- Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Pita & Puff 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte been fined?
- Pita & Puff in Port Charlotte has been fined a total of $200.00 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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