South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte

Last inspected:

23033 Westchester Blvd Gables West, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Overview

South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte has received 7 inspections between November 2023 and January 2026, accumulating 30 violations across routine food service and licensing inspections. The facility has averaged 4.3 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in 5 of 7 inspections, representing the most persistent compliance issue. Additional recurring violations include food contact surface sanitation (cited in 4 inspections) and allergen awareness (cited in 3 inspections). Fire safety violations were documented twice, in November 2023 and September 2025, both involving missing boiler insurance inspector reports and certificates. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 documented one high-priority employee health policy violation alongside two basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

7Inspections
30Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 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

South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expiration Date: 08/17/2025 **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.

South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions

When was South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte last inspected?
South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte?
The most frequently cited violations at South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte had?
South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte has had 7 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 South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte find?
South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
No, South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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 V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
Yes, South Port Square Gables West in Port Charlotte has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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