New England Roadside Grill

22637 Bayshore Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

American

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, New England Roadside Grill has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Port Charlotte restaurant, which scores around 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw fish over cooked onions at Make Table. Operator removed the cooked onions to a different location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-13-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date on tags. Operator date marked the tag with last date served. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed batter mix not labeled at prep cart. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at interior of Dish Machine.

16-23-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at interior of make table handles. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secured at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major 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 shell eggs over celery at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs on the bottom of Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot side faucet inoperable.

27-16-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side water faucet inoperable at kitchen handwash sink.

29-08-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Provided the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Large utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils at cookline next to stove. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Nov 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting. Back flow preventer not installed at connection for chemical dispenser at three compartment sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from faucet connection at three compartment sink.

29-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New England Roadside Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New England Roadside Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New England Roadside Grill?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New England Roadside Grill.

How does New England Roadside Grill compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

New England Roadside Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has New England Roadside Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New England Roadside Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New England Roadside Grill 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 New England Roadside Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New England Roadside Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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