Sbarro #331
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Sbarro #331 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Port Charlotte restaurant, which scores around 82. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheesecake (51F - Cold Holding) in the display case at the front counter. A time marking states the cheesecake was put out within the hour. The operator stored the cheesecake in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a non-food grade brush used for olive oil. The operator discarded the brush. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels behind the front counter. The operator placed a trash can near the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop head. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant bait next to counter line by sneeze guard. Observed operator removing ant bait. No signs of ants. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating and putting away truck without washing hands.
12A-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 in walk liquid eggs open without date marking. Observed operator date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stains with black mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on front line with food debris inside and used paper towel. Observed operator cleaning clean out sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer with black mold like substance on gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two short Co2 tanks not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee chewing in food prep area. When asked if employee was chewing gum, the answer was no, it's food.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Operator with out hair restraint, food prepping, cooking, etc. Observed operator put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
45
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance on shield. Observed operator cleaning shield. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed hotel pans stored face up on front counter shelf. Observed operator inverted properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Planter's Nuts on counter by hand sink and Togo boxes at front counter. Observed employee removing and storing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in back with food debris on them.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop sink stored mop head down. Observed operator inverting mop to head down and hanging up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on dry storage shelf not inverted to open in face down. Observed Operator removing containers and inverting properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in back prep area with grooves throughout the surface of cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed by hand sink and can opener, utensils stored handles down.
24-18-4
74
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine behind soda despising bar has black mold like substance on it.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at pizza make table.
14-11-5
86
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed approximately 28 cucumbers with mold like substance on them and approximately 18 green peppers with mold like substance on them. Observed Manager voluntarily throwing the cucumbers and green peppers away into dumpster **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed parmigiana cheese and croutons in containers without labels to identify them. Observed manager putting labels on them. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee on front line drinking from her cup as a cashier.
12B-02-4
78
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink across from three compartment sink blocked with large shop vac.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to prep table used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above prep table. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sbarro #331 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sbarro #331 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sbarro #331?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sbarro #331.
How does Sbarro #331 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Sbarro #331 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Sbarro #331's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sbarro #331 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sbarro #331 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 Sbarro #331 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sbarro #331 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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