Red's Cafe

23064 Harborview Rd Ste A, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Red's Cafe three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
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.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at prep area handwash sink. Operator place soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on employees at kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
70
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sinks.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee at prep line.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at prep line. Employee placed hair restraint over their head/hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
May 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red's Cafe on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red's Cafe.

How does Red's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Red's Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Red's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Red's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.