DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SOUP JUNGLE CAFE @ CHICKEN & SUBS DELIGHT

With 6 documented inspections, SOUP JUNGLE CAFE @ CHICKEN & SUBS DELIGHT in PORT CHARLOTTE has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4200 TAMIAMI TRAIL #E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454376

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned the interior of ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale at interior of Dish Machine.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Robert Wilson, 06/18/2019.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned the equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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 Food Employee Reporting Agreement document not completed. Operator completed the document during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910486

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable containers not inverted on shelf at frontline. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the flour container. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-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. Observed raw shell eggs not time marked at cookline. Operator time marked the shell eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5: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 milk not marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826776

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in prep sink at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8766141

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind handles at multiple cold holding units. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5: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.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463477

  • 10-01-5: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 touching at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils at ware washing area. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4: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. Observed at 0ppm due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced with a new container of sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369639

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind the reach in cooler handles. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage can in front of kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking. Corrected On-Site