Big D's Donuts and Bagels
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
74
Score
Big D's Donuts and Bagels appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Big D's Donuts and Bagels' 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at kitchen hand wash sink. Educated the employee and operator.
31A-11-4
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large handle spoons not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the large handle spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at Make Table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the basin of prep/ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at prep/ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at prep table.
02D-01-5
70
Feb 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Oct 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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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. Provided the written procedure during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Operator completed the document during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
82
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over ready to eat sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwashing sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner at ware washing area. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
74
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Provided the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed not labeled at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ware washing area on prep table. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
74
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at container across the front counter display freezer units. Operator removed the water from the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pizzq slices 91°F at prep table. Operator placed in Reach in Cooler to immediately cool down. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the phone to a proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big D's Donuts and Bagels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big D's Donuts and Bagels on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big D's Donuts and Bagels?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big D's Donuts and Bagels.
How does Big D's Donuts and Bagels compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Big D's Donuts and Bagels most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Big D's Donuts and Bagels' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big D's Donuts and Bagels have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big D's Donuts and Bagels means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Big D's Donuts and Bagels inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big D's Donuts and Bagels is inspected around three times per year on average.
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