CHARLOTTE HARBOR EVENT & CONFERENCE CENTER

Based on 6 health inspections, CHARLOTTE HARBOR EVENT & CONFERENCE CENTER in PUNTA GORDA has earned a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460344

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers stacked to allow no airflow at dish shelf. Operator unstacked the containers to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking the kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the cart from blocking the kitchen handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10902507

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at walk in cooler handle. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution over 200ppm at prep area. Operator corrected to 100ppm on test strip. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838838

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area.
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no waste receptacle at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed trash can at handwash sink.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker located in the incorrect location. Operator placed in the proper location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8716794

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at the wrong location on splitter. Operator moved the vacuum breaker to the proper location. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Janet Emmett, 06/18/2019. (ServSafe)
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463281

  • 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8338473

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.