The Crepe Chef

119 Tamiami Trail Unit #G, Port Charlotte, FL 33953

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Crepe Chef has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Port Charlotte sits at 82, putting The Crepe Chef on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at make line, shelves rusting

14-33-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not in protective container with lid, just sitting on shelf. Observed employee putting filters in zip lock bag **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023

50-17-3

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multi use pine cleaner and a pinalen surface cleaner hanging above prep table. Observed operator removing and putting in proper place. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in prep cooler.

14-11-5

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no current license in establishment. License on hand is expired as of December first, two thousand twenty two. Operator renewed license during inspection. Verified on inspection app. License is now current. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medication on dry storage shelf by tuna and spices. Spoke with operator on proper storage of medication, operator corrected on site **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

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 for proper procedures **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 for proper procedures **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a watch. Can't wear any wrist jewelry while cooking food.

13-07-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile on backside of dry storage.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in reach in freezer ice scoop handle touching ice. Spoke with operator on proper procedures. Operator corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup used as scoop in flour bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer due to bad sanitizer. 0 ppm. Operator will purchase sanitizer. Operator set up sink for sanitizing until dish machine is operating properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-55-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled foods in storage containers. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Crepe Chef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Crepe Chef on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Crepe Chef?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Crepe Chef.

How does The Crepe Chef compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

The Crepe Chef most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has The Crepe Chef's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Crepe Chef have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Crepe Chef 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 The Crepe Chef inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Crepe Chef is inspected around two times per year on average.

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