Charlie's Billiards

3496 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Charlie's Billiards stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port Charlotte restaurant scores 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both Men's and Women's restroom doors not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed disposable knives, forks, and spoon laying flat above Make Table in container.

25-06-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at back side exterior of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Observed rinse water and sanitizer, however, no detergent at wash compartment. Operator placed detergent at wash compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

16-06-4

Intermediate - Quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths are not measuring the strength of the sanitizer. Educated the operator to order new test strip.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed employee placing multiple wiping cloths at kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-07-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal beverage inside Make Table. Operator removed the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb exterior back on the side of building.

29-34-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over dressing at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed Men's and Women's restrooms not tight fitting.

32-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above hood at kitchen.

36-36-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**

50-17-2

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen handwash sink and both Men's and Women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed at chest Reach in Cooler at bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charlie's Billiards last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charlie's Billiards on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charlie's Billiards?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charlie's Billiards.

How does Charlie's Billiards compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Charlie's Billiards most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Charlie's Billiards' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlie's Billiards have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charlie's Billiards means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Charlie's Billiards inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charlie's Billiards is inspected around three times per year on average.

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