SOUTH PORT SQUARE GABLES EAST
23033 WESTCHESTER BLVD GABLES EAST, PORT CHARLOTTE 33980
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10716869
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed open gap with no ceiling tiles at ware washing area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Repeat Violation
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw pork and then touching clean utensils without washing hand. Educated employee and operator to wash hands when changing tasks from handling raw food to clean utensils due to potential cross contamination.
- 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 2 open gallons of milk not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Emailed the document to the operator. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735296
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Make Table.
- 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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm due to empty container of sanitizer. Operator replaced with a new chlorine sanitizer container to correct to 100ppm. 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 pork at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom shelf. 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 no date marking on milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. Michael Hodges, 04/03/2024. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 5/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8623299
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553422
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee at kitchen. Employee discarded the chewing gum out of her mouth. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at handle below the grill. Operator removed the handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed waste receptacle at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 122F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at stove. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed holder of can opener blade. Operator cleaned the holder. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Wiping cloth bucket containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer container. Operator labeled the sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 11/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8464503
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over red beets at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 48-02-5:Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator the form which was printed and posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.