Gatorz Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
70
Score
Gatorz Bar and Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Gatorz Bar and Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open container of raw beef over sweet potato fries at Reach in Freezer. Operator relocated raw beef to the bottom of Reach in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup at the interior of Dish Machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling above the food window entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard at cookline. Employee placed beard guard over their beard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee scooping ice with a cup instead of an ice scoop. Educated the employee to use ice scoop with handles.
14-01-5
70
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at Dish Machine. Operator able to provide by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chili not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food items off. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple large spoon ladles not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution on the floor at kitchen. Operator replaced with a clean container and placed the sanitizer solution on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: The operator is in the progress of completing the food safety training. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed progress of cleaning on the residue buildup, however, not fully cleaned. **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed progress of cleaning on the lime scale, however, not fully cleaned. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed cove molding missing at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed progress of cleaning on the wall, however, not fully cleaned. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the entrance to the Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at ware washing area. **Warning**
36-03-4
61
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at bar handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind Walk in Cooler and Freezer handles. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over Mac and cheese bites at Reach in Freezer. Operator removed the raw beef to the proper location on the bottom of Reach in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked lid at ice machine. The operator in the process of repairing it.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at ware washing area.
36-17-5
67
Feb 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
64
Aug 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers at shelf. Operator placed in inverted position. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Make Table. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gatorz Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gatorz Bar and Grill on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gatorz Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gatorz Bar and Grill.
How does Gatorz Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Gatorz Bar and Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Gatorz Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gatorz Bar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gatorz Bar and Grill 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 Gatorz Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gatorz Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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