Luckys Taste of Europe
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Luckys Taste of Europe has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Luckys Taste of Europe was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Luckys Taste of Europe's latest score of 90 sits above the Port Charlotte average of 82. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked at dish shelf. Operator removed the cups from being stacked to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large handle spoons not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed empty container of soda at handwash sink. Operator replaced the empty container of soap with a full container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Reach in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Observed torn gasket at Make Table. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Nov 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: The operator is in the process of completing the food safety manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: The operator is in the process of completing the food safety manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Observed torn gasket at Make Table. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cut potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw breaded SCHNITZEL (46F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cut potatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw breaded SCHNITZEL (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sour kratz and beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. **Warning**
25-06-4
43
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy cream and sauerkraut at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates on shelf above Make Table.
24-05-4
86
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jan 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at salt container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luckys Taste of Europe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luckys Taste of Europe on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luckys Taste of Europe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Luckys Taste of Europe.
How does Luckys Taste of Europe compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Luckys Taste of Europe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Luckys Taste of Europe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luckys Taste of Europe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Luckys Taste of Europe 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 Luckys Taste of Europe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luckys Taste of Europe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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