Donut Gallery Diner
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
43
Score
Donut Gallery Diner appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Donut Gallery Diner was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Key Biscayne restaurants (averaging 57), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over diced tomatoes at RIC next to cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside HWS at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS near front counter entrance.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method.
53B-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights with no light shield at back kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both HWS at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC cooler gaskets soiled next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without a certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation wearing a bracelet and a watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at warewashing area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at cook line reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon offered on menu and no consumers advisory linked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Admin Complaint**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired quaternary chemical test kit on 06-15-21 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon offered on menu not identified as raw. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook preparing food wearing watch. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding) at storage reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection. Observed employee Juan Cepeda missing employee training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
16-08-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at establishment entrance.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front service sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At time of the inspection observed wet mop still in bucket. Not drying properly.
42-01-4
37
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at double sink in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at double sink in back prep area. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges stored on back kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges stored on back kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on back kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on back kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
82
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (44F - Cold Holding) all cold holding in prep area each in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ice cream in reach in freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on breakfast prep station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and eggs Benedict not marked as raw on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 employees without food safety training. Juan Cepeda has been hired more than 60 days.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers and freezer exterior soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on back kitchen floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed dry wiping cloth used as surface for food contact utensils next to stove.
21-05-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at double sink in back prep area.
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges stored on back kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
29
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in reach in cooler soiled. Observed hood filter soiled.
23-03-4
95
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donut Gallery Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donut Gallery Diner on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donut Gallery Diner?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Donut Gallery Diner.
How does Donut Gallery Diner compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
Donut Gallery Diner most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has Donut Gallery Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Donut Gallery Diner have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Donut Gallery Diner means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Donut Gallery Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donut Gallery Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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