Little Good Times Diner
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
Little Good Times Diner has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Little Good Times Diner trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and the touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by changing gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl with no handle to dispense coleslaw at Make Table. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of grease in the interior of oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at the ware washing area.
36-02-5
74
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed liquid butter not time marked at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-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 open gallon of milk not date marked at wait station display cooler unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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 - 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. Observed incomplete food employee reporting documents. Operator completed the documents. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed residue buildup in the microwave at wait station. Operator cleaned the oven. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 document which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple containers not in good condition at dish shelf. Operator discarded the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle at breading container at prep area table. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
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 multiple gallons of milk not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ George Hobson, 11/16/2018. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
61
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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 forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
64
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands 15 to 20 seconds. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands with soap. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oyster and cooked gyro meat at Reach in Freezer. Operator separated the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed enchilada sauce dated 04/25/23. Operator discarded the food item.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed enchilada sauce dated 04/25/23.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee by washing hands at handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table.
22-02-4
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 - 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted can opener blade at prep table.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed salmon at Reach in Freezer. Educated the operator.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at clean containers shelf. Operator removed to a proper and safe location on the bottom of shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at ware washing area.
36-17-5
25
Feb 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked potatoes at cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat ham. Operator removed the food items underneath the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by placing hair restraint over their head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Aug 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee by changing gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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 milk at Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator to compliance by date marking the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Good Times Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Good Times Diner on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Good Times Diner?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Little Good Times Diner.
How does Little Good Times Diner compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Little Good Times Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Little Good Times Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Good Times Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Good Times Diner 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 Little Good Times Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Good Times Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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