Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte

Last inspected:

4968 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Part of: Chevron Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Tamiami Chevron, a convenience store with limited food service in Port Charlotte, had three FDACS inspections on record between September 2023 and August 2025. A June 2025 sanitation inspection documented 7 violations, including a priority cold-holding temperature violation when tuna sandwiches and sausage sandwiches were measured at 147°F in the retail cold display case. The products were moved to proper refrigeration and rapidly cooled below 41°F during the inspection and released. The inspector also cited a priority foundation violation for missing written vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures and an employee health policy violation noting that the person in charge did not fully answer required questions related to preventing foodborne illness transmission. Educational materials on employee health guidelines, handwashing, and hemp/kratom age verification were provided. A focused inspection on August 5, 2025 found 0 violations; inspector notes indicated the visit was made for sample collection and required products were unavailable.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visit made for sample collection. Required products unavailable

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, 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. Vomit/diarrhea clean up guidance document provided. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Employee hand wash signs provided Hemp/kratom age signs provided

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Employee health policy questions not answered fully as required o
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, tuna sandwiches and sausage sandwiches in retail cold display case at 147*F. Cos, products were placed in proper refrigeration and rapidly cooled below 41*F and released x Print Date: 6/3/2025 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf o Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: No written vomit/diarrhea clean up procedure
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail, proper age restriction sign missing for hemp products. Cos, sign provided
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Employee hand wash sign missing at back area hand wash sink. Cos, sign provided

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an 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; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail, numerous varieties of store made sandwiches missing store name address and ingredients. Cos, products removed from retail shelving to be sold from behind counter x
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back, canned food product items stored on flooring back room area. Cos, items moved and properly stored
83 Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.
Retail, proper age restriction kratom sign missing. Cos, sign provided
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte last inspected?
Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 5, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte had?
Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte find?
Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 5, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Tamiami Chevron in Port Charlotte are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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.

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