How many inspections has Donut Palace in Winter Haven had?

Donut Palace in Winter Haven has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Donut Palace in Winter Haven find?

Donut Palace in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 24, 2024 (Focused Inspection).

Has Donut Palace in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Donut Palace in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Donut Palace in Winter Haven

Name: Donut Palace in Winter Haven Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: October 24, 2024

2697 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Polk County · Retail Bakery w/FS · FDACS
Owner: Hai Hem Chhua
FDACS Estab #: 312203

Overview

Donut Palace in Winter Haven had 7 violations cited during a July 2022 inspection, including a priority temperature control violation when a pastry with precooked sausage was held at room temperature in the display case instead of refrigerated; the person in charge voluntarily discarded the item. Additional findings included open dairy products in the refrigerator not date-marked for more than 24 hours, ant activity observed beneath the 3-compartment sink in the bakery area, and a handwashing sink blocked with cups and articles that were removed on-site. The establishment lacked a certified food protection manager and the person in charge did not have employee health guidance information readily available. A follow-up focused inspection on October 24, 2024 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

7Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 24, 2024

Donut Palace in Winter Haven: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Oct 24, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIO LOPEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visit performed to follow up on Hurricane Milton.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 1 inspection

Jul 7, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . HAI CHHUA, OWNER TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C) 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 had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have their employee health guidance information available to help him answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. o

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Food service area- pastry with precooked sausage in the middle removed from refrigeration more than 4 hours ago was being held at room temperature in the bakery display case and not being kept refrigerated until a customer orders it, which owner states they reheat in the microwave when customer orders it. COS- person in charge voluntarily discarded the pastry wrapped sausage item. x

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

Bakery area- gallon of milk, half and half, cream cheese in the refrigerator that had been open for more than 24 hours are not date marked. o Print Date: 7/7/2022 Page 1 of 3 95 Citation Description: 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. Observation: No certified food protection manager or certificate available for inspector review, certificate posted expired. o

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

Bakery area- Cup and articles in the hand wash sink. COS- person in charge removed the cup and articles from the sink. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Bakery area- many tiny ants observed underneath the 3 compartment sink on the drain plumbing. o

3-304.14(B)(1) 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)

Bakery area- Wet wiping cloth left out on top of donut icing equipment and not stored in sanitizer solution when not in use. o

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Bakery area- personal articles/food stored on top of bag of flour and on bucket of icing. COS- person in charge moved the items to a proper storage area in the back. x

Donut Palace in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Donut Palace in Winter Haven last inspected?: Donut Palace in Winter Haven was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 24, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Donut Palace in Winter Haven had?: Donut Palace in Winter Haven has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Donut Palace in Winter Haven find?: Donut Palace in Winter Haven was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 24, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Donut Palace in Winter Haven had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Donut Palace in Winter Haven has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Donut Palace in Winter Haven?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Donut Palace in Winter Haven are: 2-102.11(C): 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; 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 Pf; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.