Rossini's Blu Grotto
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
61
Score
Rossini's Blu Grotto has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Rossini's Blu Grotto trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator relocated the raw beef to Walk in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured at wait station next to multiple soda boxes. Operator secured the tank with a chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
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 reduced oxygen packaged fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in water 106F at Flat Grill. Operator increased the temperature to a minimum of 135F at Flat Grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not tight fitting.
32-04-4
61
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put on hair restraints and return to work without handwashing.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make line with food stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees in kitchen working without hair restraints. Observed employee putting n hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in coolers at make table and pizza table with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets on reach in coolers and walk in cooler with black mold like substance on gaskets. Observed employee cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler throughout kitchen. Gaskets on order. Time extended
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler throughout kitchen, gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Observed on reach in cooler throughout kitchen, gaskets soiled. New gaskets on order. Time Extended
23-03-4
90
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator correct procedure to mark tags. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty plastic pitcher in hand washing sink end of cook's line. Operator removed pitcher.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator stated they are out at the moment. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over dishwasher and vent in kitchen outside manager office with buildup of dust and debris.
36-34-5
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 commercially packaged grouper thawing in reduced oxygen packaging in reach in cooler with roll top at end of cook's line. Discussed proper thawing of fish packaged in this manner. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on table in server station next to clean silverware bin.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven handle below waist level. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water on cook's line at 100F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil wrapped on shelf next to hood system.
14-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar on spice rack in unlabeled plastic container.
02D-01-5
39
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rossini's Blu Grotto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rossini's Blu Grotto on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rossini's Blu Grotto?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rossini's Blu Grotto.
How does Rossini's Blu Grotto compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Rossini's Blu Grotto most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Rossini's Blu Grotto's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rossini's Blu Grotto have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rossini's Blu Grotto 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 Rossini's Blu Grotto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rossini's Blu Grotto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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