DONUT HOLE
635 HWY 98 E, Destin FL 32541 · 850-837-8824
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
FEB 24
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Two small flyers insects observed in kitchen. Flying insects observed landing on the food contact surfaces of clean plates. Manager removed the affected plates for wash and sanitization. All other plates covered by manager.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025062548 | Aug 12, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line left side make bar - Pimento 50, sausage 47, shredded cheese 53/54, mixed vegetables 47/48, pooled eggs 50F ( less than 4 hrs ) Items iced during the inspection for rapid cooling Panned raw bacon 69F per staff less than 4 hrs. Moved to walk in cooler during the inspection.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Two small flyers insects observed in kitchen. Flying insects observed landing on the food contact surfaces of clean plates. Manager removed the affected plates for wash and sanitization. All other plates covered by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line table top - hash browns 57F, sliced ham 70F, cooked sausage 81F per manager and staff at 1 hr. Cooked mixed vegetables and carrots 78F at 2 hrs. (No time stamp / no knowledge of TPHC ) Operator advised to place above mentioned food in secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Upon inspection observed stated on menu - Ultimate Gulf Coast Omelet... ( Cheese, Pepper, Onions, Large Gulf Shrimp and Fresh Local Crabmeat ) At time of inspection cooked shrimp observed in the omelet make line cooler. Shrimp on hand at establishment observed to be packaged Harbor Banks Farmed Raised Product of India. Multiple cases of the Harbor Banks Farmed Raised ship observed in the walk in cooler. Shrimp confirmed with Manager on duty - Thanyamai Sae- Ung
Aug 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Line cook observed to assemble lettuce tomato and bun for sandwich with bare hands. Manager discarded the sandwich setup and conducted a discussion with the line cook reference no bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
Live, small flying insects found Two small flyers insects observed in kitchen. Flying insects observed landing on the food contact surfaces of clean plates. Manager removed the affected plates for wash and sanitization. All other plates covered by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line table top - hash browns 57F, sliced ham 70F, cooked sausage 81F per manager and staff at 1 hr. Cooked mixed vegetables and carrots 78F at 2 hrs. (No time stamp / no knowledge of TPHC ) Operator advised to place above mentioned food in secondary cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
Cook line hand wash sink hot water feed does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Upon inspection observed stated on menu - Ultimate Gulf Coast Omelet... ( Cheese, Pepper, Onions, Large Gulf Shrimp and Fresh Local Crabmeat ) At time of inspection cooked shrimp observed in the omelet make line cooler. Shrimp on hand at establishment observed to be packaged Harbor Banks Farmed Raised Product of India. Multiple cases of the Harbor Banks Farmed Raised ship observed in the walk in cooler. Shrimp confirmed with Manager on duty - Thanyamai Sae- Ung
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make bars - cook line - sausage 55/56, pimento cheese 47F Per chef less than 2 hrs. Make bar top closed to facilitate cooling.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine Chlorine bucket empty 0 ppm x 3 attempts after changing chlorine bucket
Drink Ice in plastic box at front server station not properly protected from contamination. Ice uncovered and in close proximity to customers. Cover placed over ice during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service counter hand wash sink
Dead roach on premises. One dead roach observed on floor of rear storage are under storage rack. Roach removed during the inspection.
Drink glass with no handle used as Ice scoop to dispense food. Front counter Drink glass used as ice scoop Glass removed and safe hygienic ice scooping discussed with manager and staff.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair Exterior door handle broken Interior door plate separating from door.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Walk in cooler Cooked beans Serving long handled spoon lying in cooked beans. Spoon removed during the inspection.
Interior microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Kitchen front line microwave
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Rear storage room upright glass slide door cooler
Reach-in freezer interior observed to have an accumulation of soil residues. Make line upright reach in freezer - Observed a build up of old food debris on bottom shelf
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as storage, pan removed during the inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher soiled Cleaned during the inspection.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth dish towel used to hold poached eggs on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in kitchen ice machine. Removed during the inspection.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Ham steaks on walk in cooler rack. Covered during the inspection
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Condenser iced
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.