Saddle Creek Grill

5500 Sunseeker Way, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
American
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Saddle Creek Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port Charlotte restaurant scores 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with some food debris on blade. Observed operator removing can opener and putting into dishwasher to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler on front counter with soiled gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored on drying rack handles down. Observed operator removing silverware, and putting into dish dishwasher to rewash, then store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee walking on to line to start his shift without a hair restraints on. Observed employee putting on hair restraint and being coached by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reaching cooler at front line server station.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer by grill with some food debris on gasket. Observed operator cleaning gaskets immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
90
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saddle Creek Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saddle Creek Grill on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saddle Creek Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saddle Creek Grill.

How does Saddle Creek Grill compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Saddle Creek Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Saddle Creek Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saddle Creek Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saddle Creek Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Saddle Creek Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saddle Creek Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.