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THE HOLLYWOOD DONUT FACTORY

6601 SW 57 AVE, Coral Gables FL 33146

Last inspected Jul 8, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2336404
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand sinks in establishment. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand sinks in establishment. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single serve cup used as a scoop in a container of sugar at rear kitchen area.
Basic/14-01-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout back of the house floor area.
Basic/36-73-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers of powdered sugar and brown sugar at rear kitchen
Basic/10-01-5
The state's own report →
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed at front counter display, second row of donuts not covered, exposed to elements.
High priority/08B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · At time of callback inspection still observed at front counter display, second row of donuts not covered, exposed to elements. Time Extended
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in spoon a container of brown sugar at front counter. Observed a scoop in a container of sugar at rear storage area.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · At time of callback inspection still observed a spoon in a container of brown sugar at front counter. Time Extended
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed at front counter display, second row of donuts not covered, exposed to elements.
High priority/08B-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand wash sink and at rear kitchen handwashing sink used to store dishes.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per employee present there are approximately 4 other non manager employees employed more than 60 days with no proof of training available.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed for employee Natalia Jones hired approximately 3 weeks ago.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in spoon a container of brown sugar at front counter. Observed a scoop in a container of sugar at rear storage area.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at rear storage area.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the unit at the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the unit at the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed for the womens bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning

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.