Hooter's of Pt Charlotte
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Hooter's of Pt Charlotte stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Use of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a power drill used for mixing wing sauce.
42-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of the single-door reach-in-cooler at the end of the cook line. The operator cleaned the water from the bottom of the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
70
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer put away clean with food debris on blade. Observed operator remove and place into dish for rewashing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sinks with debris inside, ie: food debris, mini candy bar, paper. Observed operator cleaning out sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting boards in in kitchen with groove marks on it. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers on line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers on line with soiled gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in container without a label on container. Observed operator placing a label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains, and black mold like substance on them, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed cutting boards with food stains, and black mold like substance on them, throughout kitchen during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros, put away clean on drying rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed old labels on cambros, put away clean on drying rack. ** Time Extended **
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris build up on front reach in at server window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed gaskets with food debris build up on front reach in at server window during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in coolers with food where server window is. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed torn gaskets at reach in coolers with food where server window is during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cambros stacked wet nesting on drying shelf by dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed multiple cambros stacked wet nesting on drying shelf by dish machine. ** Time Extended **
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with holes, and/or gaps in them throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed multiple ceiling tiles with holes, and/or gaps in them throughout kitchen area. ** Time Extended **
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
14-09-4
67
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 10 small flys, flying around soda boxes, in dry storage. Not landing on any food surface. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains, and black mold like substance on them, throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with holes, and/or gaps in them throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cambros stacked wet nesting on drying shelf by dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in coolers with food where server window is. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Observed tomato slicer not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized. Observed food debris dried on slicer. **Warning**
08B-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris build up on front reach in at server window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food like substance on cambros, put away clean on drying rack. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambros, put away clean on drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in plastic portion bags, in a container without a label. Observed operator putting a label on sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers by expo window, with black mold like substance on them. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them during call back inspection. **Time Extended **
14-10-4
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind Dish Machine on the wall.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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 - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups next to soda fountain machine. Educated the operator.
24-08-4
52
Oct 19, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooter's of Pt Charlotte last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooter's of Pt Charlotte on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooter's of Pt Charlotte?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hooter's of Pt Charlotte.
How does Hooter's of Pt Charlotte compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Hooter's of Pt Charlotte most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Hooter's of Pt Charlotte's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooter's of Pt Charlotte have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooter's of Pt Charlotte 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 Hooter's of Pt Charlotte inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooter's of Pt Charlotte is inspected around three times per year on average.
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