Morgan's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
55
Score
Morgan's Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Morgan's Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy 122F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated on the stove to a minimum temperature of 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer over 200ppm on test strip. Corrected to 100ppm by adding more water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips with expiration date of 07/01/2021.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at Reach in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
55
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes 99F sitting above other food items at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated the food item on stove to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator able to provide during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed unable to dispense soap at prep area handwash sink.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed beverage at Make Table. Operator removed the beverage at shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Reach in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
55
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm on test strip at 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to a minimum of 50ppm by adding chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Observed employee touching apron and then engaging in touching clean utensils at cookline. Educated the employee to wash hands after touching apron.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking at cooked potatoes and hash browns next to cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Reach in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at Reach in Freezer.
14-69-4
43
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at Reach in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed torn gasket at Reach in Cooler. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm at triple ware washing sink. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm at kitchen sanitizer bucket. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
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 milk not date marked at make table. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at Reach in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
52
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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 touching clean utensils to prepare food at cookline. Educated the operator to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer solution over 200ppm at kitchen below handwash sink. Educated the operator. Operator replaced with sanitizer solution of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at Reach in Cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer container at floor by kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed to a clean container off the floor on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
52
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed raw shell eggs at cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy 88F at Warmer Holding Unit. Operator placed on stove to reheat to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 sour cream and dairy creamer at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator. **Warning**
13-04-4
50
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
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 sausage at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed multiple food items. Operator time marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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 - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Make Table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed under 50ppm on test strip. Operator pored additional chlorine sanitizer to the proper ppm of 100. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind ready to eat grits at Reach in Cooler. Operator moved the grits to a proper and safe location at Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morgan's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morgan's Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morgan's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Morgan's Cafe.
How does Morgan's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Morgan's Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Morgan's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Morgan's Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Morgan's Cafe 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 Morgan's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Morgan's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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