Half Cracked Tiki Shack

5500 Sunseeker Way, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Other

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Half Cracked Tiki Shack appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Port Charlotte sits at 82, putting Half Cracked Tiki Shack on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed3 copper mugs on drying rack with no inside lining and exposed copper. Observed operator removing mugs immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

14-02-4

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a cambro wet nesting on dry storage shelf. Observed chef remove, run through dish machine, and store properly to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in low boy. Observed chef cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing on speed rack in walk in cooler with no cuts on package for proper thawing.

06-09-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer and/or reach in coolers/freezers. Observed at salad prep station, ice buildup up on coils in reach in cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed prepped sauces in one ounce soufflé containers without protective covering over them on speed rack.

08B-12-5

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two cambro with dried product inside without identifying labels. Observed operator labeling product. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label on a third deep pan on dry storage shelf. Observed operator remove and put in dish **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed whisps on drying rack stored with handles down. Observed operator removing whisps and storing handle up. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Jan 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar with black residue on out side of gun cover in grooves. Observed bartender take cover off and put in wash ware sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in bar a mixer glass stored on drying shelf open end up. Observed bartender inverting it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Dec 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Half Cracked Tiki Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Half Cracked Tiki Shack on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Half Cracked Tiki Shack compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Half Cracked Tiki Shack most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Half Cracked Tiki Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Half Cracked Tiki Shack have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Half Cracked Tiki Shack 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 Half Cracked Tiki Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Half Cracked Tiki Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.

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