Prime
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
61
Score
Prime appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Port Charlotte restaurant, which scores around 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 2 vacuum breakers missing at splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on flour container at dish shelf. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers with old labels at dish shelf. Operator removed the old labels and washed, rinse and sanitizer the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
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 interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked at dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at cookline handwash sink.
31B-04-4
61
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 in walk in opened, with no date marking. Observed operator date marking milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food stains. Observed cutting board on order. Being customer made. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in server ally, handwashing sink being used as a dump sink. Sink had ice in it. Observed operator removing ice and coaching staff. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink, not proper stored. Observed operator hanging mop up properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Apr 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink by dish machine with silverware and paper inside sink, and being used as a dump sink. Observed operator remove items and clean out sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at make table, cutting board with black stains on board. Observed cook take back to dish washer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Ahi Tuna in packaging with no cut in packaging, or product not removed from packaging. Educated cooks on proper procedures.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed under cooking on make line, cutting board with grooves and melted sections on cutting board. Observed cook remove and place in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and bar, gaskets on reach in coolers with food debris on them
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed on sixth pans 2 pans stacked on top of each other with food debris on inside. Observed operator starting remove and put into dish for re cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on storage shelves in dish/back room area, cambro with old labels stuck on containers. Observed operator removing cambros and putting back in dish for re cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some Togo containers on make line not inverted. Observed cook inverting properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers in kitchen, coolers with food debris build up on back side of handles. Observed a cook starting to clean cooler handles. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
58
Nov 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by racks and containers at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the racks and containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl at cali-flour container. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in reduced oxygen packaging thawed under running water at prep sink. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple tiles missing behind Dish Machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching flour inside container. Operator removed the handle from touching the flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed multiple ovens at cookline. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator able to find during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at ware washing area behind Dish Machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
43
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce 122F at steam table. Operator reheated on stove to a minimum of 165F within 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 multiple butter cups at table next to office. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash 58F on ice bath as ice was underneath the egg wash but not around it. The operator placed in larger container to have ice and water around the food item to bring temperature 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at soda gun holster. Operator cleaned the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Observed records incomplete as there is no signature of permit holder. Operator signed the documents. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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
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 black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed multiple fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tong to wash, rinse, and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at dish shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizing container on the floor at at cookline. Operator removed the item off the floor with a clean sanitizer container. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
27
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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 0ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by priming the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at Make Table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to provide during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
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 - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
50
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 tuna over devil eggs at Make Table. Operator removed the tuna to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over ice cream at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the ground beef to a proper safe location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed can opener blade at prep table and soda gun at bar. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized the blade and soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink inoperable at bar. Operator repaired the handwash sink by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching at flour container. Operator removed from the handle touching food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven handle on cookline. Operator removed the handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed beard guard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prime last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prime on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prime?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Prime.
How does Prime compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Prime most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Prime's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Prime have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Prime 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 Prime inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prime is inspected around three times per year on average.
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