THE CHART HOUSE

Name: THE CHART HOUSE
Address: 201 GULF OF MEXICO DR, LONGBOAT KEY, FL, 342284022, US
Rating: 26

201 GULF OF MEXICO DR, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 342284022

License #6803002

🏨 Hotel/Resort ℹ️

26 Grade F / 100

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October 8, 2026 · 10 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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THE CHART HOUSE in LONGBOAT KEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 26 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 90 total violations — 14 critical, 8 major, 68 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on their cook line: Butter (91F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator filled out a 4hr time as a public health control plan and time marked it.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloths being used as a food contact surface for dry goods. Operator removed the cloths.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed their womens employee restroom missing a covered receptacle.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle improperly stored next to soda boxes. Operator moved the bottle.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed buildup on their ice machines.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed signs missing in their employee restrooms.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on top of their dish machine.
[06-09-2] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the salad area and bar respectively: Butter (68F - Cold Holding); Cheese olives (82F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the products had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in coolers.
[01B-40-1] Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. Observed commercially reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from its packaging before thawed. Operator willingly disposed of the product.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior downstairs ice machine with black mold like substance. Operator was in the process of cleaning ice machine.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black mold like substance on ceiling in liquor room.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in mop sink area.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster. Operator was in the process of cleaning area.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed broken ambient thermometer in 3 door reach-in cool on cook line. Operator replace thermometers.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance at top of walls in dish area.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator changed quaternary sanitizer bucket. Quaternary sanitizer now at 200ppm.
[22-57-6] Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed hot water sanitizing dish machine at 154F on the final rinse. Operator discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
[31A-01-4] No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed a whisk in the handwashing machine sink on the cook line. Operator removed the whisk.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located outside at bottom of the stairs with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized the areas.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in dining room. Observed ceiling in liquor room with black mold like substance.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent the food preparation area with black mold like substance.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove mold missing in line room.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed waste receptacle in employees rest room without a cover.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed molding forms in standing water on cook line. Operator removed forms for cleaning and sanitizing.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator replaced thermometer.
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a maintenance hammer on top of single door flip top make station at the end of the cook under microwave. Employee removed hammer.
[41-24-4] Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest sticky trap in soup area over butter. Operator discarded pest strip.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black cod at 50F and beef tenderloin at 48F. Operator stated items had been in drawer on cook line for approximately an hour. Operator put ice packs on items and moved them to a different cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner on the shelf next to salad bar station. Operator removed cleaner.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee must wash hand sign in me s room.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding separating from wall at entrance.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roaches outside office door in back hallway. Operator removed roaches and cleaned area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee beverages on cutting boards on cooks line. Operator removed drinks.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on shelf in food preparation area. Operator removed speaker.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in ice machine area and in mop sink area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fries on the floor in walk- in freezer. Operator moved fries to shelf. Observed hazel nuts in container on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved nut to shelf
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink in disrepair.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cooks line and in reach in coolers in bar area.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry. Operator hung mops.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 black flying insects in server area in and behind garbage.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers in bar area with black mold like substance.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior on ice bin in server area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple solo cups being used for seasonings. Operator removed solo cups.
[16-01-4] Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed dish machine with out a data plate.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food prep on cooks line with watch. Employee removed watch.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers on clean dish rack. Operator removed containers for cleaning and sanitizing.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed damaged shelf in kitchen across from rolls exposing the particle board.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed damaged floor with missing sealant at entrance to dry storage area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 6" x 6" inch hole in wall in dry storage area behind can rack.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on equipment door handle. Operator removed tongs.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of sugar in product. . Operator removed scoop.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield in walk in cooler.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear containers in clean dish area. Operator removed old labels.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid in garbage area. Operator closed lid.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 black flying insects in server area in garbage and behind garbage.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over ready to eat sauces in salad bar area. Operator moved tuna to bottom shelf.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers-in bar area with visible soil and mold like substance on in terror of dispenser.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted pitted shelf in waitstaff area under rolls.