North Port Meals on Wheels

13624 Tamiami Tr, North Port, FL 34287

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, North Port Meals on Wheels has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. North Port Meals on Wheels was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for North Port sits at 78, putting North Port Meals on Wheels on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.

16-37-1

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major 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 milk open without date marking.

02C-03-5

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoon, and whisks stored handles down. Observed operator correcting and storing handles up.

24-18-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed dishwasher drying hands on his apron. Observed Operator coaching employee and correcting. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-18-4

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pulling up shorts and then resumed work with out washing hands. Observed employee washing hands after speaking with him **Corrected On-Site**

12A-28-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1st, 2023. **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.

50-01-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

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. Spoke with operator on procedures. Emailed operator information. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips

16-37-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Person in Charge: Terry Church. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures to have a food manager on site that's certified with 3 or more employees working.

53A-05-6

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. Spoke with operator on procedures. Emailed operator information. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Port Meals on Wheels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Port Meals on Wheels on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Port Meals on Wheels?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at North Port Meals on Wheels.

How does North Port Meals on Wheels compare to other restaurants in North Port?

North Port Meals on Wheels most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Port average of 78.

Has North Port Meals on Wheels' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at North Port Meals on Wheels have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North Port Meals on Wheels 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 North Port Meals on Wheels inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, North Port Meals on Wheels is inspected around three times per year on average.

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