Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville
Last inspected:
720 S Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville has averaged 4.8 violations per inspection across 13 inspections since 2023, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing and correct food handling procedures were cited in multiple inspections, including a notable cluster of three hand washing violations in March 2026. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition following a March 2023 inspection that documented 16 violations including shell stock handling, toxic substance control, and chemical storage issues. No emergency closures have been recorded. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 identified one high-priority hand washing violation and two intermediate violations, with inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville: Comparison to Hernando County Averages
Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville last inspected?
- Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville are: Correct procedures, Adequate lighting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville had?
- Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville find?
- Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville ever been shut down?
- No, Doughj's Chicken & Donuts in Brooksville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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