Doro Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2023, Doro Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “light shield damaged/in disrepair”, showing up three times.
Doro Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Neptune Beach average of 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
52
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 129F. Establishment. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect on floor under 3 compartment sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish in reach in cooler over ready to eat vegetables. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled . **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed reach in cooler cutting board deeply grooved located at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach cooler on cook line with torn door gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield over ice machine cracked. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry properly. Employee will hang mop to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4
39
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
41
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed scallops in walk in cooler wrapped in paper towels. Manager removed paper towels from scallops **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paperwork towels at hand sink on cook line. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler prepared on Saturday not date marked. Manager stated was out of tape for date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled behind splash guard.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler near entrance of kitchen to have deep groves.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table while preparing food. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. 1 Employee placed hat on during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damaged near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers on door gaskets soiled. Observed walk in freezer door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2021. Operator printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line in kitchen. Cook placed hat on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield over dish machine in back kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Small white chest freezer in kitchen shows rust.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for reach in coolers on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook cut lemons on cook line before rinsed.
08B-39-4
74
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored on top of a container of blue cheese in front serving station. Chef properly stored raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line not wearing hair restraint while preparing food.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at the bottom of the kitchen exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle on cook line. Chef properly stored tong **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Utensil stored in sanitizer solution in expo station on cook line. Chef discarded sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in warm standing water ( 88F) on cook line. Chef began reheating water **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Interior of main cooler on cook line is soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe underneath the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer red bucket stored on prep counter on cook line. Chef properly stored sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler has a torn gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
50
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doro Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doro Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doro Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “light shield damaged/in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Doro Restaurant.
How does Doro Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?
Doro Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Neptune Beach average of 72.
Has Doro Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Doro Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Doro Restaurant 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 Doro Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doro Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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