Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte
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3636 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte has been inspected 22 times since 2022 and accumulated 84 violations, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurrent, particularly consumer advisory violations documented across multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025, along with repeated findings in management awareness, parasite destruction, and toxic substance control. The most recent inspection on November 14, 2025 documented 12 violations including management issues and consumer advisory requirements, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte are: Consumer advisory, Premises clean, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte had?
- Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte find?
- Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on November 14, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Portside Tavern in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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.
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