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13648 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805533
What drove the grade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 7 routine inspection3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 7, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.
Observed thawed cooked pork not marked with the date of when removed from the freezer.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the rear exit.
The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the front counter.
The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed a bag of salt stored on the floor at the entrance to the kitchen. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the above foods.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed scoop handles used for chicken seasoning, salt, and sugar not stored above the foods. The operator properly stored the scoops.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: The rear exit is not protected with a self-closing door device.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the soda machine.
The operator properly secured the carbon dioxide tank.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.