Dandee Donut

3101 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL 33063
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 15 inspections at Dandee Donut, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Margate restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
50
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at kitchen flip top cooler soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in four drawer cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-01-5
86
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liquid eggs over ready to eat macaroni salad in flip top,cooler. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler; cream cheese (41-52F - Cold Holding); ham (42-53F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (42-49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in unit less than four hours ago. Observed items stored above fill line. Operator removed access food and stored in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at kitchen flip top cooler soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Supplied operator hand out. Operator filled out on site **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in four drawer cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at cook line soiled with grease **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Oct 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance at kitchen flip top cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Observed at callback- same **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in four drawer cooler for potatoes. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Observed at callback- same **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) . Operator replaced solution. Quaternary solution test 200ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Observed at callback- sanitizer bucket (quaternary 0ppm) operator remade solution. Quaternary tested 200ppm. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
82
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. four drawer cooler under cook line; pork roll (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepped or portioned today. 2. Kitchen flip top cooler- raw liquid egg (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was placed in unit less than four hours. Flip top cooler uncovered in warm kitchen environment. . Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill items not prepped or portion today**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance at kitchen flip top cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin by dish area soiled with mold like substance. Operator cleaned out ice bin **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in four drawer cooler for potatoes. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) . Operator replaced solution. Quaternary solution test 200ppm **Warning**
21-07-4
67
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink faucet with attached hose missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs above bins of unwashed tomatoes and onions. Manager moved eggs on top of full cases of eggs on separate rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen FLIPTOP LOWER - portioned smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); portioned scallion cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Smoked salmon and scallion cream cheese prepped on 7-14 and in unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen FLIPTOP UPPER - cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F- Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced deli ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced deli turkey (48F - Cold Holding) LOWER - portioned smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); portioned scallion cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pooled raw egg whites (47F - Cold Holding); pooled raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding). Per manager, all items except smoked salmon and scallion cream cheese prepped or portioned between 7:00-8:00am today. Those items removed from unit to walk in to rapid chill in an ice bath. Smoked salmon and scallion cream cheese prepped on 7-14 and in unit overnight. See stop sale for those items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink by dish machine, batteries dead - not dispensing paper towels. Manager replaced batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth on cutting board at kitchen fliptop unit.
21-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water on cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) Employee closed beverage containers on prep table next to single service cups at drive thru. 2) Employee closed water bottle on pick up table at cook line. Both removed away from food prep areas. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor under oven by cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of donut boxes on floor by office.
25-05-4
39
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Mar 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lowboy under flat top; sliced cheese (50F); shredded (48F); pork roll (53F); Ham (55F); sliced cheese (52F); minced beef (53F) cooked onion (51F); cooked turkey bacon (51F); sausage (51F); shredded cheese (54F); sliced cheese (51F); pork roll (51F-54F); raw burger (54F); ham (51F); cooked mushrooms (50F); hot dog (53F). Per operator items have been in unit for over 5 hours. All items prepared on a previous day, monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no change in temperature. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy under flat top; sliced cheese (50F); shredded (48F); pork roll (53F); Ham (55F); sliced cheese (52F); minced beef (53F) cooked onion (51F); cooked turkey bacon (51F); sausage (51F); shredded cheese (54F); sliced cheese (51F); pork roll (51F-54F); raw burger (54F); ham (51F); cooked mushrooms (50F); hot dog (53F). Per operator items have been in unit for over 5 hours. All items prepared on a previous day, monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no change in temperature. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer/guard soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing wares in front counter hand wash sink. Discussed with operator **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty has expired manager certification. Other manager not on duty has current certification. Manager states exam scheduled **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. Not provided for new employees. Provided form to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handler certificates expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1) Accumulation of debris and grease behind flat top grill and ovens in cook line 2) Accumulation of food and flour in the back donut prep area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on ground. **Warning**
14-69-4
41
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator called during inspection to renew. Confirmation #236043593. Manager provided information to set up online account. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In walk in cooler, container of raw burgers above cases of bottled Gatorade. Manager removed Gatorade and moved burgers to bottom shelf. 2) In cookline fliptop lower cooler, flats of raw shell eggs above container of cut tomatoes and squeeze bottled sauces. Employee rearranged items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, 3 flats of raw shell eggs with multiple cracked and broken in them. Manager removed all damaged eggs, washed remainder and returned to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drive thru station on top of hot box, cream cheese (68F - Cold Holding) under no time or temperature control. Per employee not prepared today; pulled out of cooler at approximately 7:30am. Employee returned cream cheese to cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, employee car keys on top of reach in freezer unit next to cooking utensils. Employee removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area of floor under shelves near walk in cooler and freezer has heavy food buildup. Employees cleaned floor area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil container on floor at cook line and buckets of fillings in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, knife between fliptop and cooler unit. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
45
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. Advice operator to change his gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw burger patties stored over bag with potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator removed burger patties and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pulled chicken cold held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of slime and old food residue buildup of beverage air refrigerator gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside true refrigerator.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed in-use wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket at bakery station. Operator place cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Feb 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed slice turkey cold held at 45°F and ham at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, both items place in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch sandwich bread without changing gloves and wash hands. Educate employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with food containers at dishwashing area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certification expired on 12/26/2022
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on beverage air cooled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular, bag and drinking water stored on on shelves in bakery area. Operator relocate items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in sugar container.
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of heavy old food residue buildup inside beverage air refrigerator at drive up window. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
37
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cream cheese in Beverage Air refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed slice turkey cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, item transfer from walk-in cooler 2.5 hours prior to inspection. Operator place ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue on mixer head -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed between handwash sink and prep sink.
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside Beverage Air refrigerator.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dandee Donut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dandee Donut on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dandee Donut?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dandee Donut.

How does Dandee Donut compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Dandee Donut most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.

Has Dandee Donut's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dandee Donut have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dandee Donut means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dandee Donut inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dandee Donut is inspected around five times per year on average.