Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center

75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Catering

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Compared to the broader Punta Gorda restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking the kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the cart from blocking the kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked to allow no airflow at dish shelf. Operator unstacked the containers to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution over 200ppm at prep area. Operator corrected to 100ppm on test strip. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at walk in cooler handle. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**

53B-02-5

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed the form. Operator printed and placed it in the establishment bulletin board. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 sauce and salsa at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator placed in proper manner to dry by hanging it. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center 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 Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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