The Chart House
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2023, The Chart House has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Longboat Key restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling in liquor room. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Observed ceiling in the liquor room in the process of being repaired at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed hot water sanitizing dish machine at 154F on the final rinse. Operator discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
22-57-6
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed a whisk in the handwashing machine sink on the cook line. Operator removed the whisk. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior downstairs ice machine with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling in liquor room. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster. Operator was in the process of cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-19-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed broken ambient thermometer in 3 door reach-in cool on cook line. Operator replace thermometers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at top of walls in dish area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket. Quaternary sanitizer now at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest sticky trap in soup area over butter. Operator discarded pest strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black cod at 50F and beef tenderloin at 48F. Operator stated items had been in drawer on cook line for approximately an hour. Operator put ice packs on items and moved them to a different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner on the shelf next to salad bar station. Operator removed cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located outside at bottom of the stairs with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in dining room. Observed ceiling in liquor room with black mold like substance.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent the food preparation area with black mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove mold missing in line room. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in employees rest room without a cover.
32-12-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed molding forms in standing water on cook line. Operator removed forms for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator replaced thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a maintenance hammer on top of single door flip top make station at the end of the cook under microwave. Employee removed hammer. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
43
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ice machine area and in mop sink area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed floor in ice machine area with standing water at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed mop sink in disrepair at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line and in reach in coolers in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed standing water in reach-in cooler on cooks line at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 black flying insects in server area in and behind garbage.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers in bar area with black mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separating from wall at entrance.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roaches outside office door in back hallway. Operator removed roaches and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages on cutting boards on cooks line. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on shelf in food preparation area. Operator removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ice machine area and in mop sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fries on the floor in walk- in freezer. Operator moved fries to shelf. Observed hazel nuts in container on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved nut to shelf**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hand sign in me s room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line and in reach in coolers in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
45
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pitted shelf in waitstaff area under rolls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed shelf rusted and pitted in waitstaff area. Operator stated new shelf is on order. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed damaged floor with missing sealant at entrance to dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed floor at entrance of dry storage area not smooth and cleanable with missing sealant at the time of this inspection. Operator stated work order has been put in. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 6" x 6" inch hole in wall in dry storage area behind can rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed hole in wall in dry storage area at the time of this inspection. Operator stated work order has been put in for repair. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed missing light shield in walk I cooler at the time of this inspection. Operator stated light shield is on order. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
78
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 black flying insects in server area in garbage and behind garbage. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over ready to eat sauces in salad bar area. Operator moved tuna to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers-in bar area with visible soil and mold like substance on in terror of dispenser. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pitted shelf in waitstaff area under rolls. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior on ice bin in server area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple solo cups being used for seasonings. Operator removed solo cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed dish machine with out a data plate. **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep on cooks line with watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers on clean dish rack. Operator removed containers for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged shelf in kitchen across from rolls exposing the particle board. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed damaged floor with missing sealant at entrance to dry storage area. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 6" x 6" inch hole in wall in dry storage area behind can rack. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on equipment door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of sugar in product. . Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield in walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear containers in clean dish area. Operator removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid in garbage area. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
30
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed the mushrooms below the shrimp. Raw scollops stored over cooked crab in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the crab. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaned the slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the dry storage area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling 1x3 foot hole in the ceiling in the dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Employee mens and women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on the cook line soiled. Employee cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium reading 00ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
43
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken base 61 and cream sauce 59 in ice bath butter blend (68F) ; cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); mango tomato salsa (57F - Cold Holding); sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar area 0ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.ground beef over shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies employee restroom
32-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies employee restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk-in-cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
22
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can and cooler stored in front of hand washing sink in prep area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Buffet items held on the Time as public health control, no written plan.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oysters tags not in order. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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 form to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the soda nozzles in wait station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed in bar area both soda guns no waste line.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed in both ice machines.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hood filters soiled on the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of corn stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on buffet line.
10-06-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Chart House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Chart House on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Chart House?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Chart House.
How does The Chart House compare to other restaurants in Longboat Key?
The Chart House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Longboat Key average of 81.
Has The Chart House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Chart House have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Chart House 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 The Chart House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Chart House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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