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Failing Health Score
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HOMETOWN GRILL in PORT CHARLOTTLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 7 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 23, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 5 critical, 2 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked ham in the top portion of the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw eggs.
- [16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in the back of the kitchen. The operator secured the tanks.
- [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked lobster date marked 9/13 in the reach in cooler near the cook line. Observed marinated beef date marked 9/13. The operator discarded the above foods.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw bacon in the stand up cooler near the fryers. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
- [01B-28-5] Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed cooked lobster date marked 9/13 in the reach in cooler near the cook line. Observed marinated beef date marked 9/13. The operator discarded the above foods.
- [03F-02-5] 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 cooked corned beef hash and raw shell eggs held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed accurate time marks on the above foods.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a food preparation table near the hand sink at the front of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverage.
- [14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. The operator took the brush out of service.
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