DOUGHJ'S CHICKEN & DONUTS
155 East Central Avenue
Florida, 33597
Sumter County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764482
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary chemical test kit.
Inspection Date: 1/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726498
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer in kitchen
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 4 reach in coolers and a household refrigerator added to rear store area. A new restroom has been added in back area Bag in box soda has been added. Steam table in middle of kitchen added Plans on file are from 2019 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 5/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590959
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On counter in kitchen over to go boxes, moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Brown beans in vertical cooler in storage area. .5 cup
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler in back storage room- butter pads (45F - Cold Holding); marinating raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler on the right side. butter pads (52F - Cold Holding) in cooler at front counter, see stop sale.
- 02C-03-5: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. Chocolate milk opened 3 days ago, not date marked, beans in vertical cooler in back storage area, has mold like substance, no date. See stop sale. Discussed proper date marking with operator.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel bucket in hand wash sink by prep sink, removed Corrected On-Site
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector spoke with OssainB. in Plan review, plans are still incomplete. Food cannot be stored in back room area, extra time has been given to comply. Photos received 3/28/24. 4 reach in coolers and a household refrigerator added to rear store area. Several floor to ceiling dry storage racks have been added. A new restroom has been added. Floors, walls, and ceilings are not easily cleanable. The rear exit shown on the original plan has been covered up with equipment. Bag in box soda has been added. Room on side labeled office has vertical freezer, 2 non working coolers, bathroom. Deficiency letter sent 4/1/24 Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 3/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590636
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is comprised of sprayed on and course foam. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No cover on rear storage area bathroom trash can. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation or environmental cross contamination present. Found wasp nests present next to rear roll up door in back right side of establishment. The door cannot be completely sealed when closed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 35B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear roll up door has gaps that allow for pests to enter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 29-44-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. No air gap for drain associated with kitchen hand sink, just inside entry to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 4 reach in coolers and a household refrigerator added to rear store area. Several floor to ceiling dry storage racks have been added. A new restroom has been added. Floors, walls, and ceilings are not easily cleanable. The rear exit shown on the original plan has been covered up with equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Spoke with Marie at Plan Review, plans have been submitted and are in process of being approved HQ-24-5819 plan review log number **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590564
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In rear store room by syrup containers. Discussed with operator the importance of securing co2 tanks empty or full. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is comprised of sprayed on and course foam. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No cover on rear storage area bathroom trash can. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Stucco portion of rear storage wall above syrup dispensers is cracked and has an open hole into interior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Coolers and freezers in rear storage area have should buildup and grime on exteriors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation or environmental cross contamination present. Found wasp nests present next to rear roll up door in back right side of establishment. The door cannot be completely sealed when closed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 35B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear roll up door has gaps that allow for pests to enter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 29-44-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. No air gap for drain associated with kitchen hand sink, just inside entry to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Donut prep table in rear storage are encrusted with old icing or food debris. Filling containers for donut prep encrusted with old filling. Donut prep area in front counter area with soiled surfaces. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 4 reach in coolers and a household refrigerator added to rear store area. Several floor to ceiling dry storage racks have been added. A new restroom has been added. Floors, walls, and ceilings are not easily cleanable. The rear exit shown on the original plan has been covered up with equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348165
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Found several product bins or stored packages in the kitchen, including a floor freezer, with product being scooped with handle-less scoops. Operator removed scoops with no handle Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In rear store room by syrup containers. Discussed with operator the importance of securing co2 tanks empty or full. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling is comprised of sprayed on and course foam. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No cover on rear storage area bathroom trash can. Warning
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping condensation, raw chicken contaminated by dripping water from fan in reach-in freezer. Operator removed food from under condensation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Stucco portion of rear storage wall above syrup dispensers is cracked and has an open hole into interior. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Coolers and freezers in rear storage area have should buildup and grime on exteriors. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation or environmental cross contamination present. Found wasp nests present next to rear roll up door in back right side of establishment. The door cannot be completely sealed when closed. Warning
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Rear roll up door has gaps that allow for pests to enter. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops stored mop-down, in mop bucket to dry. Discussed proper storage of wet mop head. Warning
- 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. No air gap for drain associated with kitchen hand sink, just inside entry to kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. RTE biscuits stored on bottom shelf of freezer under raw chicken. Far left freezer, rear back wall. Operator rearranged reach in to gain compliance Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw chicken in frozen water, in container with Rear Condensation from dripping equipment, dripping into this container of raw chicken. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Donut prep table in rear storage are encrusted with old icing or food debris. Filling containers for donut prep encrusted with old filling. Donut prep area in front counter area with soiled surfaces. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 4 reach in coolers and a household refrigerator added to rear store area. Several floor to ceiling dry storage racks have been added. A new restroom has been added. Floors, walls, and ceilings are not easily cleanable. The rear exit shown on the original plan has been covered up with equipment. Warning
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Products being held for cooling, prepared on site, in unmarked or labeled containers. Rear coolers in storage area. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food stored in rear storage area coolers not date marked after prep. Operator able to determine prep dates and will date accordingly. Warning
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door shown on plans, and having a working exit sign, is completely blocked off by standing cooler.