Bob Evans Restaurant 451
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 451 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Port Charlotte sits at 82, putting Bob Evans Restaurant 451 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 in served ally, in reach in cooler, milk opened without date marking. Observed employee date marking milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator removing can opener and putting into dish to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser/Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed some black mold like substance on handles and around nozzles on soda machine dispensers in server ally. Observed employee cleaning machines. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves on cook line with food debris splatter on them. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing a banana without washing first. Educated employee and operator on proper produce washing. Employee voluntary discarded banana and started over with proper procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed approximately 36 ceiling tiles that are located around all air vents with possible black mold like growth substance on them. Please also see comment section on report.
36-34-5
67
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 broken/ cracked eggs. Observed operator removing and disposing eggs in to trash.
01B-14-4
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 Chocolate Milk opened without date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with debris on it, put away clean. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in server ally with tea/coffee stains and straw paper inside. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance on ice shield inside ice machine. Observed operator cleaning shield. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to mop sink, ceiling tile/ vent missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by mop sink 2 ceiling / vent tiles broken.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on cook line, torn gaskets on reaching cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Iced tea/ Soda/ Juice dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed around despinsers black mold like substance and juice build up around nozzles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line, inside on microwave soiled with dried on food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in server ally soiled with slime. Observed operator cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on two soup spoons put away cleaning. Observed operator removing spoons and putting into dish to rewash. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored I reach on ice cream freezer without lid.
08B-12-5
41
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS by ice machine. Observed operator refilling paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on drying rack in dish.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed dead batteries on soap dispenser at HWS by ice machine. Machine not accepting new batteries. Operator ordered a new one. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temperature dish machine not at accurate temperature. Temped twice 157F and 161F. Operator calling out Hobart now. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on cook line on reach in coolers
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers with dry seasoning inside without labels
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance inside ice machine on shield.
22-20-5
55
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener in holder with food debris on blade. Observed operator putting can opener in dish to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to prep table in kitchen blocked with 30 gallon trash can and food cart. Observed operator removing cart and trash can and putting in proper places. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to soda machine across from register used as a dump sink. Evidence of coffee/tea stains and grounds.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at hand sink in kitchen next to prep table out of order. No soap. Observed operator calling in for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage roof leaking, buckets catching water, constant drip.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without hair restraint. Observed cook putting on hat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets on line with food debris and slime like consistency on them. Observed operator starting to clean gaskets **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves in prep area heavily soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on shelf next to ice machine not inverted with open end down. Observed operator inverting to go containers properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
52
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
47
Mar 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw sausage patties at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at prep area table. Educated the operator.
24-08-4
67
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator proper hand washing and glove change. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the underside of the soda fountain around dispenser nozzles
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Scoop and spatula stored in sanitizer. Operator removed utensils to be properly washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of Pepsi in reach in cooler. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob Evans Restaurant 451 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant 451 on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurant 451?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurant 451.
How does Bob Evans Restaurant 451 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Bob Evans Restaurant 451 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Bob Evans Restaurant 451's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 451 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurant 451 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bob Evans Restaurant 451 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurant 451 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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