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THE HOLLYWOOD DONUT FACTORY

102 N 28 AVE · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33020

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3771525
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13894659
DBPR license1623685

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at cookline cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to handle multiple utensils and plates for other orders without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and he washed hands and changed to new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handling clean sanitized dishware immediately after washing and rinsing dirty without washing hands first. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and he began washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. After several attempts, test strip fails to change color to indicate 160F for proper sanitation. Employee began to set up sanitizer sink for chlorine to use until machine checked/repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cookline MINI FLIPTOP UPPER – commercial cooked hash browns (72F – Cold Holding) LOWER – hot dogs (57F – Cold Holding); french toast batter (54F – Cold Holding); raw burgers (56F – Cold Holding). Per employee none prepared or portioned today and in unit from 8:00am. Employee removed items to walk in to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on outside of upright reach-in cooler by office reading 54F. Raw muffin batters in unit at proper temperature. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in bake shop. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Drawer with utensils in bake shop table soiled with sugar glaze. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible gap between exterior doors in back dry goods area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient digital thermometer broken on single door reach in cooler under espresso machine. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on shelf opposite cookline not being stored properly. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.