Stars Bistro

18505 Paulson Dr Bldg E, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Stars Bistro appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. On Oct 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Port Charlotte restaurant scores 82. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at dining area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing/tight fitting.
32-04-4
86
Nov 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at make table cutting board. Operator placed at location away from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
90
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Provide the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sauce at prep table in standing water. Operator placed at Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Cell phone stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at make table cutting board. Operator placed at location away from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stars Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stars Bistro on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stars Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stars Bistro.

How does Stars Bistro compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Stars Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Stars Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stars Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stars Bistro 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 Stars Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stars Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.