How many health inspections has DONUT HOLE (THE) had?

DONUT HOLE (THE) has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DONUT HOLE (THE) ever been shut down?

No, DONUT HOLE (THE) has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at DONUT HOLE (THE)?

The most frequently cited violations at DONUT HOLE (THE) are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

DONUT HOLE (THE)

6745 E HWY 98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Walton County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: 536 CORPORATION · License: SEA7601088

DONUT HOLE (THE) in Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 21 inspections on record with 132 total violations (6.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

132Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 27, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Feb 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Jan 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 22, 2017 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

DONUT HOLE (THE) has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Walton County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DONUT HOLE (THE) had?: DONUT HOLE (THE) has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DONUT HOLE (THE) ever been shut down?: No, DONUT HOLE (THE) has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at DONUT HOLE (THE)?: The most frequently cited violations at DONUT HOLE (THE) are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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