Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte
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18505 Paulson Dr Bldg E, Port Charlotte, FL 33954Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte has accumulated 40 violations across 15 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.7 per visit. The facility received a warning in its initial September 2016 inspection but has complied with follow-up orders and maintained steady compliance through October 2025. Top recurring violations involve clean multi-use utensils, consumer advisory issues, and food contact surfaces. The restaurant has not faced emergency closures or disciplinary actions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte had?
- Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte find?
- Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on May 29, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Stars Bistro in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Stars Bistro 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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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.
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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