Sweet's Diner
2320 N Tamiami Trail Ste 9, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 · Permanent Food Service · License 1800711
What drove the grade
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 25 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (4 repeats)-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 25, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and then handling clean utensils at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed residue buildup on the can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sink blocked by a large bag of potatoes at dry storage handwash sink. Operator removed the large bag of potatoes.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed torn gasket in Reach in Cooler at dry storage area and kitchen next to 3 compartment sink.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed residue buildup in the interior of ice machine at dry storage area.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no handwash sign at kitchen/ware washing area handwash sink.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed men's and women's restroom doors not tight fitting.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed soiled floor at baseboards at ware washing area.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.