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Country Inn and Suites

24244 Corporate Ct, Port Charlotte, FL 33954
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Country Inn and Suites appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which Country Inn and Suites' 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (54F - Cold Holding)on the breakfast buffet line. The operator discarded the yogurt. The operator added yogurt to time as public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed self-service apples on the buffet line unprotected.
08B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a bag of scrambled eggs on counter with temperature of 50F for 15 minutes. Observed operator automatically discarding item. No stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves, but no handwashing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink with dirty cleaning towels inside and chemical bottles hanging on sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils on drying shelf, in a container, stored handles down.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on top of coffee maker, not stored for protection. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
58
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee not changing gloves after cleaning tables and counters then handling food items.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee not washing hands before doing different task.
12A-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution and being rinsed with plain water to wipe counters and tables
21-12-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed in kitchenette garbage bag out of trash can with garbage inside in rinse sink of three compartment sink. Also bagged trash sitting on floor in kitchenette.
33-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottle of water above granola bars on dry storage shelf
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on top of coffee maker not in any kind of storage protection.
25-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed on top of black push cart coffee filters sitting on it with an array of non food items.
25-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple service wares not inverted in kitchenette.
24-05-4
55
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator information packet **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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 operator information packet **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls being repaired due to hurricane Ian damage. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on top of coffee machine un protected. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Country Inn and Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Country Inn and Suites on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Country Inn and Suites?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Country Inn and Suites.

How does Country Inn and Suites compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Country Inn and Suites most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Country Inn and Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Country Inn and Suites have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Country Inn and Suites means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Country Inn and Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Country Inn and Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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