Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
1101 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33948Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte has been inspected 17 times between February 2022 and August 2025, recording 83 total violations—an average of 4.9 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have included improper hand and arm washing, shell stock requirements, food contact surface sanitation, consumer advisories, allergen awareness, chemical storage, and proper cooking temperatures. Allergen awareness violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 3. The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025 documented 6 basic violations related to chemical storage and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte had?
- Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte find?
- Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Zoes Sweet Kitchen in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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