Go for Donuts in Dunnellon
Last inspected:
20372 E Pennsylvania Ave Suite, Dunnellon, FL 34432Go For Donuts, a retail bakery in Dunnellon, had 6 inspections on record between December 2022 and February 2026. The facility recorded 17 violations total across its inspection history. A May 2025 sanitation inspection documented 11 violations, including raw beef and bacon stored directly above pickles in a reach-in cooler (corrected on site), an open container of whipped cream without date marking (corrected on site), and an open jar of marinara sauce without date marking (corrected on site). The person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness symptoms and the facility lacked written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrheal events. A December 2022 initial inspection found sanitizer test strips unavailable and a mop sink without backflow prevention. Three focused inspections conducted in response to consumer complaints in October 2025, November 2025, and February 2026 resulted in zero violations; the most recent inspection in February 2026 found that issues described in prior consumer requests had been addressed.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Go for Donuts in Dunnellon: FDACS Inspection History (6)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Requests # 5150315, 5149753 and 5149154. The issues described in
the consumer complaints were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 2 violations· Focused Inspection
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5143380. The issues described in the consumer complaint
were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a
container is opened. 4-501.11
Processing - Bunker freezer door and gaskets were observed to be in disrepair, inspector
verified foods inside of freezer were still kept at a safe holding temperature.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)Repeat
Processing - Fryer hood vent, fryer and dough sheeter non-food contact exterior surfaces
were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dried grease and food
residue.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5140381. The issues described in the consumer complaint
were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Processing - Containers of raw beef and bacon were observed stored on reach-in cooler
shelving directly above a container of pickles. COS. Relocated during inspection.
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2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction
of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge could not correctly respond to questions related to foodborne illnesses and
their symptoms.
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2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
No verifiable manner available to ensure employees have been informed of their
responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms, diagnosis or exposure.
3-501.17(B)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as
day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Barista - An open container of whipped cream stored in a reach-in cooler was observed to
not contain a date marking. Processing - An open jar of marinara sauce stored in a reach-in cooler was
observed to not contain a date marking. COS. Opening dates identified by staff and marked accordingly
during inspection.
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Print Date: 5/27/2025
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Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be
consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation
not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf
Observation: Processing - Pans of tuna salad and egg salad stored in a prep cooler were observed to not
contain date markings. COS. Preparation dates identified by staff and marked accordingly during
inspection.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedure for responding to a vomitus or diarrheal event available at the time of
inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-203.11
Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in
Celsius and Fahrenheit not accurate to ± 1°C in the intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit,
not accurate to ± 2°F in the intended range of use. 4-203.11 Pf
Two analog probe thermometers were observed to register 25 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit
respectively when checked for accuracy in an ice water solution, two digital probe thermometers which
registered 32 and 33 degrees Fahrenheit respectively when checked for accuracy in an ice water solution
are available for use.
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Processing - Working containers of sugar, water and cooking oil were observed to not
contain labeling to identify their contents.
3-304.14(B)
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between
uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)
(1)
Processing - Multiple wet wiping cloths were observed stored between uses held outside of
sanitizer solution.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
No sanitizer solution test kit available at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Processing - Fryer hood vent surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to
prevent the accumulation of grease residue.
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The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d)
F.A.C.
Staff were unable to locate a copy of the establishment's active 2025 food permit at the
time of inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit performed to follow up on Hurricane Milton.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and
Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent
(50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.
Provided: Certified Food Protection Manager industry handout.
Risk-Based Violations
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Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No valid certified food protection manager certificate available at the time of inspection.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a
simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot
food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with
at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the
temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Back Room - Two reach-in freezers storing TCS foods were observed to not have ambient air
temperature thermometers available.
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4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Processing - Sanitizer test strips not available at the time of inspection.
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5-203.14
Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into
the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an
approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Back Room - Mop sink with attached hose was observed to not have a backflow prevention device
attached.
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Print Date: 12/15/2022
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Go for Donuts in Dunnellon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Go for Donuts in Dunnellon last inspected?
- Go for Donuts in Dunnellon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 5, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Go for Donuts in Dunnellon had?
- Go for Donuts in Dunnellon has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Go for Donuts in Dunnellon find?
- Go for Donuts in Dunnellon was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 5, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Go for Donuts in Dunnellon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Go for Donuts in Dunnellon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Go for Donuts in Dunnellon?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Go for Donuts in Dunnellon are: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C); 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf.
- Does Go for Donuts in Dunnellon have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Go for Donuts in Dunnellon has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).
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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).
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