Hometown Grill
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hometown Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Port Charlotte restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth quaternary solution exceeded 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee rinse a drinking cup at the handwashing sink at the server station in the front of the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings on food preparation surfaces in the kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex restrooms.
32-12-6
64
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at cook station, hand washing sink with a scrubbing pad inside sink. Observed chef remove scrubber. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in back of seating area.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro stacked wet nesting. Observed dish person separate cambro sand store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in, stand up cooler in prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed insides of microwave with dried on food debris. Observed Chef cleaning microwaves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on reach in cooler where meat slicer is located. Observed employee cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on storage rack in prep area, togo containers stored face up. Observed operator storing items face down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jul 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen being used for other things besides hand washing. Steel wool in sink. In server area hand washing sink shows signs of it being used as a dump sink. Tea/coffee stains.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food in a zip bag on prep table. Jalapeño Hummus, cheese, tortilla. Observed cook removing product and putting in cooler with other employee products. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
86
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed butter at the service window and multiple food items next to flat grill. Operator time marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed French toast batter with raw eggs over lettuce at Display Cooler Unit. Operator removed the batter to bottom of Display Cooler Unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employees placed hair restraint on her/his head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
64
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor. Employee moved fryer oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on reach in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several dry good containers not labeled. Employee labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hometown Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hometown Grill on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hometown Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hometown Grill.
How does Hometown Grill compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Hometown Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Hometown Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hometown Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hometown 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 Hometown Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hometown Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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