Brooksville, Hernando County

DOUGHJ'S CHICKEN & DONUTS

720 S BROAD STREET, Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 12, 2026
City
Brooksville
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24435646

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026.

31B-03-4

Detail 24435649

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in wait station area. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24435648

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in rear of kitchen across from ice machine. Temperature at 74F. Operator turned hot water back on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24435647

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 24064910

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink near office and three compartment sink. Operator turned back on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23739477

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23739476

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink at front wait station area and turned off in back prep/warewashing room due to leak. Operator turned on in back area. Operator has scheduled repairs with plumber. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

29-28-4

Detail 23341010

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last changed 10/2023

27-16-4

Detail 23341008

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front counter area 77F after running approximately 2 minutes

22-08-4

Detail 23341007

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 23341009

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 22659727

Basic - Cases of spinach stored on floor of walk in cooler.

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

27-19-4

Detail 22327290

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water at hand sink in service area minimal pressure

36-73-4

Detail 22327292

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dry storage racks floor soiled -walk in freezer and cooler floor soiled

36-17-5

Detail 22327291

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles damaged in kitchen in front of icing station

31B-04-4

Detail 22327293

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign damaged and no longer visible/legible at sink in dish area

23-03-4

Detail 22327294

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -icing speed rack soiled with food debris -shelf below it jellying filling station soiled with food debris

14-17-4

Detail 22327289

Basic - Walk-in cooler/dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 19

12A-07-5

Detail 21839854

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working without washing his hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-48-5

Detail 21839861

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach unapproved for food contact surfaces in use, operator sent and employee to the store and bought the proper sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21839855

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer read 200ppm. Operator added water to dilute. Discussed proper sanitizer levels with operator and the use of their test kits to ensure proper strength. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21839858

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage shed installed behind building being used to store single service items such as cups, straws, Togo boxes etc. Shed is not currently on the establishments plans on file. Shed walls/ceiling/floors are plywood, metal and open rafters, not currently smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21839848

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 21839852

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter has no installation date. Operator states they were recently installed. Operator states they will locate the invoice and add the correct install date to the filter. Corrective Action Taken Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21839863

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Hand wash sink behind service counter has no hot water. -Hand wash sink behind kitchen entrance door has no hot water. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21839862

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor spotting and limited growth of mold like substance in ice machine. Discussed cleaning with operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-05-5

Detail 21839856

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Rag used in lift top cooler as pan liner for cut leafy greens. Discussed with operator the dangers of using rags/towels as food contact surface. Operator removed rags. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21839864

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator states they have lost their log in credentials and are unable to print current license. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21839857

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch on shelf above food in reach in cooler. Discussed with operator the correct way to designate an area in cooler for employee food/drinks. Operator relocated food/drinks to a properly labeled and segregated bin in the bottom of the cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21839860

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees missing hair restraint, spoke to operator and was corrected with hats being put on. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21839851

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21839853

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment throughout kitchen have accumulated dirt/food debris, needs general cleaning. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21839849

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 21839859

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken equipment stored behind building, accumulated grease, dirt and debris on old equipment. Warning

36-30-4

Detail 21839865

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Shed behind restaurant being used to store single service food items does not have smooth and easily cleanable walls/floors/ceiling, materials are currently plywood, metal and open wooden rafters. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21839847

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors, walls throughout kitchen and prep area have accumulated dirt and food debris. Needs general cleaning. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21839850

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored wet inside mop bucket near mop sink. Warning

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 21381466

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-62-4

Detail 21381464

Basic - Light not functioning. In walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21381465

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, top of warmer box operator had top of food warmer cleaned. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21381463

Basic - Walk in cooler interior and freezer have accumulation of soil food debris floors .

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 21051948

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

02C-02-5

Detail 21051946

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken breast, bone in chicken and pork chops. Operator date marked all foods Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21051947

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer shortening operator moved cooking shortening from floor Corrected On-Site

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-27-4

Detail 20614491

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at >200ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20614494

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 total employees. 1 certificate provided, 2 employees hired under 60 days ago.

51-11-4

Detail 20614496

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-07-4

Detail 20614493

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table next to hot hold unit. Manager moved drinks away from food items. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20614490

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked by fryers.

23-03-4

Detail 20614492

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.

25-05-4

Detail 20614495

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor by front counter. Employee moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20614497

Basic - Standing water in bottom of drawer reach-in-cooler next to fryer.