Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant

1825 Tamiami Trl Ste A2, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

African

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine solution in the three compartment sink exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door, in storage room, next to employee bathroom.

35B-01-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Observed employee removing and hanging up mop properly.

42-01-4

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers with out label of whats inside containers. Observed operator labeling containers.

02D-01-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef patties in freezer not wrapped. Observed operator wrapping sheet pans of patties

08B-12-5

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles used in kitchen. Operator states that the ceiling tiles are in process of being replaced. Approx 10 so far have been replaced.**Repeat Violation** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Mar 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer soulution at 0ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by adding bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

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

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

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf in kitchen area.

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile used in kitchen.

36-37-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant.

How does Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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