Donut Cream

1217 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Donut Cream, the earliest from 2022. Donut Cream was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Employee Luz, food handler in establishment for 1 year. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas. Provided form to operator and reviewed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed same. Provided Time as a Public Health Control to operator. Operator filled out during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
82
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator adjusted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas. Provided form to operator and reviewed. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room hand sink blocked by rolling cart. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in glass top reach-in freezer - prep area. **Warning**
14-69-4
43
Jul 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front counter as per plans hand wash sink needs to be reinstalled **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
55
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle under triple sink. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Donut Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Donut Cream on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Donut Cream?

Across the inspection record, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Donut Cream.

How does Donut Cream compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Donut Cream most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Donut Cream's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Donut Cream inspected?

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