Portside Tavern
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Portside Tavern eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Portside Tavern's latest score of 74 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 with bare hands. Educated the employee and the bread was discarded.
09-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the residue buildup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted on shelf above Pizza Oven. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed pizza sauce can 6 Lb. 11 Oz. dented at prep table shelf. Operator removed the can from shelf from being used.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pizza sauce can 6 Lb. 11 Oz. dented at prep table shelf. Operator removed the dented can from being used.
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup on the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno container on cart at frontline kitchen area on cart. Operator removed to the storage trailer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at kitchen. Employee placed hair restraint on their head over the hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
70
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb at back exterior entrance of the establishment. Educated the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed at can opener blade.
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
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 - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chili at room temperature at prep table next to Make Table. Operator placed in cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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 with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen.
13-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Portside Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Portside Tavern on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Portside Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Portside Tavern.
How does Portside Tavern compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Portside Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Portside Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Portside Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Portside Tavern 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 Portside Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Portside Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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