Peters Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Peters Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Peters Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired date of 12/30/25.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom doors not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
61
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 pan cake batter with no time marking on exterior of Make Table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline.
36-02-5
58
Apr 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liquid eggs over cut tomatoes at reach in cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at Dish Machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked next to soda fountain machine.
24-08-4
58
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 no time marking on butter at dining table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 104F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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 not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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: Orrie Oberheim
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed chipped/cracked tiles at various locations at kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
45
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seafood chowder 116F at prep area Warmer Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open blade at prep table. Operator placed through dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at wait station handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed above Flat Grill. Educated the operator.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of grease at hood filters above Flat Grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter exposed to air contaminants at wait station. Operator placed lid cover over the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cookline.
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles build up of grease throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
50
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
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 at cookline. Educated the employee. **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
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 raw shell eggs at cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer solution over 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container at wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Provided operator the form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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/Shannon Oberheim, 01/12/2022. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observe missing information on documents.
53B-10-4
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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at Make Table. Operator removed the cell phone to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
37
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread at prep area. Operator discarded the food item.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
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 at cookline. Educated the employee by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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/. Kyle and Shannon Oberheim, 01/12/2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by containers at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at soda fountain machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at prep area of kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at dry storage Reach in Cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and flour containers by entrance door to the kitchen. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10small flying insects in dry storage area, 5 by dishwasher area, 15 by outside mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Observed 1 small flying insect in dry storage area, 1 small flying insects in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food for flour bins at end of cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food for flour bins at end of cooks line. **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed the following items in dry storage area; rodent 15 rodent droppings in container with boxes of raisins, 60 rodent droppings throughout floor. Rodent droppings in open boxes and containers. Pools of rodent urine under shelfs and **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Observed one rodent dropping on top bucket on bottom shelf in dry storage area. Observed 4 rodent droppings by soda bag in box tower in back hall by ice machine. Observed operator cleaned all rodent droppings from area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed rodent nesting materials at base of wall in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Observed nesting materials still present at bottom inside of wall in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-21-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 packages of cheese, cold cuts and chili opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-20-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Observed cheese, ham and chili not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: 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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: 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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, stuffing, cooked pasta, ribs all made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Observed chicken salad, ribs, pasta made onsite not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen under equipment, dishwasher area, freezer and storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Observed buildup of soil snd debris on floor at soda tower and behind door near dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of eggs Walk-in cooler, cases of bag in a box soda by ice machine and batter mix in hall next to dry storage all on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Observed cases of bag in a box soda by ice machine and batter mix in hall next to dry storage all on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of dust on shelf over clean dish end of dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Observed buildup of dust on shelf over clean dish end of dishwasher mac **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed door to outside in dry storage room not sealing tight. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Observed door to outside in dry storage room not sealing **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves and reach-in coolers at cooks line and wait station cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residue **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Walk-in cooler shelves and reach-in coolers at cooks line and wait station cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residue **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
26
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peters Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peters Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peters Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Peters Restaurant.
How does Peters Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Peters Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Peters Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Peters Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Peters Restaurant 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 Peters Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peters Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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