How many inspections has Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte had?

Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte find?

Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 10, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte

Name: Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 10, 2026

2000 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

Charlotte County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Sf Markets LLC (sfm)
FDACS Estab #: 418191

Part of: Sprouts Farmers Market Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte had 7 inspections on record between December 2023 and February 2026. The facility recorded 6 violations total, all appearing in a single March 2025 sanitation inspection. A priority violation cited raw seasoned meats held at 45°F and 46°F in a self-service cooler display case when the required minimum is 41°F or below; an employee corrected this by moving food items to a working cold holding unit during the inspection. An intermediate violation documented accumulation of dust and debris on an unused deli slicer and butcher paper dispenser; both were cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 was a focused inspection with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 10, 2026

Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte: FDACS Inspection History (7)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2026 — 2 inspections

Feb 10, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Request #5150528

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 15, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LEARY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection- Visit conducted for training purposes. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 2 inspections

Apr 28, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHELLE MADDOX, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Deli Front Counter- Accumulation of dust/debris on unused slicer. (COS) Slicer cleaned and sanitized during inspection.Meat Department- Accumulation of debris on butcher paper dispenser.

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Retail- Raw seasoned meats 45.F, 46.F internal temperature in self-service cooler display case. (COS) Employee stored food items in working cold holding unit during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)

Bakery- Bulk self-serve breads ingredients not available for display. (COS) Employee posted ingredients during inspection. x

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Deli Area- Employee wearing bracelets while handling food.

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Meat Department- Wrapping heating pad cover torn.Retail- Meat self-service cooler display case no maintaining TCS food items at internal temperature of 41.F or below. (COS) Maintenance arrived to repair cooler during inspection.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Bakery- Dried residue on water spray bottle. (COS) Employee cleaned spray bottle during inspection.Meat Department- Accumulation of debris on wrapping dispenser housing.

2024 — 2 inspections

Nov 20, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHELLE MADDOX, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Conducted for training visit. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jun 10, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Dec 5, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte last inspected?: Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 10, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte had?: Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte find?: Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 10, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sprouts Farmers Market in Port Charlotte are: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 3-602.11(C): Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C).