Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach
Last inspected:
11051 Southern Blvd Ste 200, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach is a permanent food service establishment in Royal Palm Beach with 11 seats. The facility has had 6 inspections on record between December 2024 and November 2025, documenting 13 total violations. The most recent focused inspection on November 17, 2025 found no violations after the person in charge addressed previously identified issues per an inspector request. The establishment's most recent sanitation inspection on January 8, 2025 also resulted in no violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
2.2
violations / inspection
2.2 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.81
violations / inspection
3.81 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach: FDACS Inspection History (4)
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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 19 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Backroom: Old food debris found on the edges of cleaned square containers. COS: Food
containers moved to three compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
4-602.12
Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24
hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the
manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
Backroom: Old food debris found in microwaves.
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 was not able to answer questions related to foodborne illnesses and
symptoms. Employee health guide provided.
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2-103.11(P)
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(P) PfPf
Unable to verify that food employees are aware of their responsibility to report diagnosis
and symptoms related to foodborne illnesses. Reporting Agreement provided.
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
Food service: Half&half stored in reach-in cooler under coffee station opened two days ago
per employee was not date marked. COS: Proper date mark applied during visit.
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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
Written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea events not provided during visit. Industry
document provided during visit.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with
hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Backroom: No hand drying device available at hand wash sink when request. COS: Paper
towel provided during visit.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Backroom: Brush, soap and wiping clothes stored in side hand washing sink bay. Food
service area: Employee rinsed probe thermometer at hand wash sink. COS: Items removed to create
access to hand wash sink. Probe thermometer moved to three compartment sink to wash rinse and
sanitized.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control
devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction
of pests. 6-501.112
Backroom: Dead insects found on the floor along the wall behind storage refrigerator and
storage units.
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Backroom: Live fruit flies observed in store.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not
specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11
Backroom: Open box donut shortener leave on table without proper protection.
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)
Food service: Wet wiping clothes found under donut icing table. COS: Wet wiping clothes
moved to designated area.
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
Food service: Ice machine were not drain water properly.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Food service: Old food debris accumulated on the doors of multiple reach-in cooler and
tables. Backroom: Old food debris found on the doors of storage cooler and freezer.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom door does not self close.
6-501.19
Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning.
6-501.19
Restroom door kept open during visit. COS: Restroom door closed during visit.
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not
kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food
not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside: dumpster lid left open while not in use during visit.
5-501.11
Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and
returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside: Drain plug of dumpster missing during visit.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or
cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Old food debris and dirt found on the floor through out food establishment.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visited establishment per request 5144166, issues were addressed with the person in charge.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Visited establishment per request 5124475
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.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Did not Meet Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Inspected
Comments: Visited establishment per request 5123125, initial inspection
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.
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.
Good Retail Practice Violations
99
The food establishment has not met the preoperational inspection requirements.
500.12(2)(a), F.S.Repeat
Establishment did not meet preoperational inspection requirements.
Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach last inspected?
- Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach are: Adequate lighting, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach had?
- Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach find?
- Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- When was Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach last inspected?
- Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 23, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach had?
- Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach find?
- Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 23, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Duck Donuts Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach are: 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(P): 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(P) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.
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