Rj's New England Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Rj's New England Seafood 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Rj's New England Seafood trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw haddock stored over cooked clams in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw haddock. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (50F - Cold Holding) in the glass door reach in cooler. The operator stated the chowder has been out for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the chowder on ice for cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary solution in the three compartment sink exceeding 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
64
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on make table, cutting boards with groove marks on them.
14-09-4
95
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on make table, reach in cooler, gaskets with debris on in. Observed employee cleaning gaskets.
23-03-4
95
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
86
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment's plan review proviso states that an effective barrier must be provided to provide the customers with access to the barried restroom. Observed barrier not in place and multiple customers using the restroom facility without employee observation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
32-26-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sink at cookline. Educated the operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches in and around reach in cooler cookline and hallway to the restroom. Operator removed the live roaches by discarding outside exterior of establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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 dairy creamer at wait station Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Expired chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at drip tray under Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the dead roach and discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Establishment's plan review proviso states that an effective barrier must be provided to provide the customers with access to the barried restroom. Observed barrier not in place and multiple customers using the restroom facility without employee observation. **Warning**
32-26-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwash sink at cookline. Educated the operator. **Warning**
31B-04-4
61
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1st, 2023.
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance inside on walls of ice machine. Observed operator cleaning immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging on bracket on table by fryer. Observed operator remove and put in dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
78
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in holder ready for use with debris on it. Operator put it into dish and cleaned immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with liquid in it near flour containers with out a label on it. Observed operator correcting and labeling spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee with out hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on premise. E mailed poster to operator. Operator printed up and posted immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour not labeled. Observed operator labeling immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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
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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over his head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container by Deep Fryers. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food did not have a hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator moved and labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rj's New England Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rj's New England Seafood on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rj's New England Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rj's New England Seafood.
How does Rj's New England Seafood compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Rj's New England Seafood most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Rj's New England Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rj's New England Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rj's New England Seafood 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 Rj's New England Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rj's New England Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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