Ephesus Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
86
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Ephesus Mediterranean Grill stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Port Charlotte restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers, in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers, in kitchen, gaskets soiled. Observed employee starting to clean gaskets **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed hamburger meat thawing in standing water, without water running. Observed operator turn water on to complete thawing process. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
86
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and dicer, put away soiled. Observed operator having dish clean properly **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook. Observed cook putting on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on line. Observed cook cleaning gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards on make line.
14-09-4
74
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with stains on them throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by grill being used as a dump sink. Observed operator cleaning out the sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed slight build up underneath handles on reach in cooler on make line. Observed operator cleaning completely. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen cutting boards with grooves throughout the boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed unsealed concrete in walk in freezer buckling
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 bins of chicken under bottom shelf, stored on floor. Observed operator remove and store on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at make station with build up of food substance. Observed operator cleaning gaskets completely **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted or on menu for under cooked items. IE: Lamb Chops. E mailed operator print out, operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with multiple score marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths folded and not stored in sanitizer on prep table.
21-12-4
67
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor 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.
11-27-4
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils at dish shelf. Operator placed inverted/protected position. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
74
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Dishwasher. Sanitizer bucket was empty, operator changed bucket to reach: (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled bottles hanging on wall
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One 20# CO2 cylinder and two 50# nitrogen cylinders in the kitchen unsecured.
51-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ephesus Mediterranean Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ephesus Mediterranean Grill on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ephesus Mediterranean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ephesus Mediterranean Grill.
How does Ephesus Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Ephesus Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Ephesus Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ephesus Mediterranean Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ephesus Mediterranean Grill 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 Ephesus Mediterranean Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ephesus Mediterranean Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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