Don Bigotes

18655 Hwy 331 South, Freeport, FL 32439

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Don Bigotes has eight inspections in the public record. Don Bigotes was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

By comparison, the average Freeport facility scores 91, putting Don Bigotes on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Ali eve stored above triple sink next to bin of sugar. Manager removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Self- sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved support service location. Establishment being used is licensed under DOH - Calypso Rv Park. MFDV filled out and submitted new location commissary forms during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-22-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf next to dicer. Manager removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink with lid and straw stored in upright freezer. Manager removed drink from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Diced blade and block soiled with food debris. Operator moved diver to ware wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cloth stored under flat top on shelf next to grill scraper. Cloth stored in between drink drop trays at front counter.

21-10-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Bigotes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Bigotes on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Don Bigotes compare to other restaurants in Freeport?

Don Bigotes most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Freeport average of 91.

Has Don Bigotes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Bigotes have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Don Bigotes 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 Don Bigotes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Bigotes is inspected around two times per year on average.

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