The Hive Bar
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, The Hive Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. 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 four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Port Charlotte restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed new employee with no signature of the Food Employee Reporting Agreement document. The employee signed the document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple bottle waters on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at bar/prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
82
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of food safety foodhandler training certificate.
53B-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles at dry storage area. Educated the operator.
36-36-4
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Interior of air fryer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations at dry storage/bar area.
36-02-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at bar soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
78
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching mozzarella cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the handle from touching. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at bar soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
86
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Provided the form to be completed which was during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Provided the written procedure of vomit and diarrhea events. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowls in shredded blended cheese and mozzarella cheese at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the mini- bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line not connected to soda gun holster at bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
74
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at Men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple forks, spoons, and knives at bar counter. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottles of water at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 multiple dressings and sauces at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at Men's restroom.
31B-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hive Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hive Bar on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hive Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Hive Bar.
How does The Hive Bar compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
The Hive Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has The Hive Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hive Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hive Bar 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 Hive Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hive Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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