Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte
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1932 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33980Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte has compiled 140 violations across 24 inspections since 2022, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection—modestly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations have been a recurring problem, cited in at least 6 of the recent inspections, including high-priority findings in September 2025, March 2025, February 2024, October 2023, and May 2023. Hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations also appear repeatedly across the inspection record. High-priority violations for food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and consumer advisory issues were documented as recently as January 2027. A formal warning was issued on February 29, 2024 following violations documented in an earlier inspection. The most recent routine inspection on January 27, 2026 found 12 violations—including one high-priority violation for shell stock requirements and two for consumer advisory—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte had?
- Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte find?
- Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Little Good Times Diner in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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