Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: in Port Charlotte

Last inspected:

2150 Tamiami Trl Unit 25, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Overview

Abbe's Donut Nook Inc in Port Charlotte had 3 inspections on record between November 2023 and June 2025. The most recent inspection on June 20, 2025 identified 7 violations, all classified as intermediate priority (Pf). The inspector cited the person in charge for not correctly answering employee health policy questions, noted the absence of written vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures, and documented that storage racks blocked access to the handwashing sink in the back area. The establishment corrected the sink access issue during the inspection by moving the racks. Prior inspections in November and December 2023 found no violations; the November 2023 inspection noted the facility was required to submit documentation of an approved water source within 30 days but the inspector was unable to reach the establishment by phone to obtain those records.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: in Port Charlotte: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Vomit/diarrhea clean up guidance document provided Request 5132438

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Employee health policy questions not answered fully as required o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
No written vomit/diarrhea clean up procedures available.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Back, Storage racks stored in front of back area 3 compartment sink hand wash sink blocking access for use. Cos, racks moved and sink made accessible

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Service area, bins of donut filling stored on floor.
4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Service area, cleaned and sanitized spatulas not properly inverted while being stored
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back, Cracked and missing floor tiles in back room below 3 compartment sink
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back, Residue and debris build up on back room flooring. Back, grease residue build up on hood system over donut fryer
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. The cooler temperature is maintaining 41 F or below.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOHN WEAVER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Please submit the documents within 30 days of this visit to: [email protected] This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. Called and left a message and called and no answer to obtain water documentation for approved water source.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: in Port Charlotte last inspected?
Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: 347763 in Port Charlotte was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: in Port Charlotte had?
Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: 347763 in Port Charlotte has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: in Port Charlotte find?
Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: 347763 in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: in Port Charlotte had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: 347763 in Port Charlotte has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: in Port Charlotte?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Abbe's Donut Nook INC Establishment #: 347763 in Port Charlotte are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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