Donut Circus

2040 S Us Hwy #1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 7, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Donut Circus has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 7, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Donut Circus is from Mar 7, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Donut Circus scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Pierce restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor near fryer and oven grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside oven and oven racks has build up of debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: **Time Extended**

22-08-4

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Scale heavily soiled with food debris. Donut trays heavily soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door upright cooler.

22-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers need to be labeled. Powder sugar

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink on prep table

12B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda on floor

08B-38-4

Basic - Gaskets on the cook line cooler torn.

14-10-4

Basic - Hole in wall in kitchen under table.

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On the cook line cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Donut Circus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Donut Circus on file is from Mar 7, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Donut Circus compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Donut Circus most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Donut Circus' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Donut Circus have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Donut Circus means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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