Ed's Donuts
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
35
Score
Going back to 2022, Ed's Donuts has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Ed's Donuts' latest score of 35 falls below the Palatka average of 75. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the reach in cooler in dry storage, sausage gravy (49F - Cold Holding) cooled over night from the previous day in deep metal pot with covered lid.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection establishment is open and operating with expired license from 06/01/2025. 509.241(1)FS and 61C-1.002(6) FAC: 509.241(1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging establishment and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. 61C-1.002(6) Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the reach in cooler in dry storage, sausage gravy (49F - Cold Holding) cooled over night from the previous day in deep metal pot with covered lid.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In standup reach in cooler on the cook line, open container of milk from Monday missing product date marking.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink blocked with pitcher in hand wash sink and bulk bags of sugar stored in front of sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink drive through. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket stored on single service packets of ketchup. Operator relocated the jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of blueberry filling stored on the floor of prep room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service donut boxes stored on floor by drive through window.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single service dinner napkins and single service sugar packets stored in rest room. **Repeat Violation**
25-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple bags of glaze powder, sugar, flour uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep counter surfaces not in solution.
21-12-4
35
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on reach in freezer seal.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single service cups and lids in bathroom.
25-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the reach in freezer, uncovered fritters, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage shelves unsealed wood. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of mold remover on bottom shelf of prep table on sheet tray. Hand sanitizer bottle on prep table of cook line. Operator relocated the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler on the cook line, ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding) per operator placed in reach in cooler at start of shift. Reach in cooler at ambient air temperature of 46F. Per operator has been keeping minimal product in cooler while waiting for repair from before holiday weekend. Operator relocated all items to the stand up reach in cooler. At conclusion of inspection, ham second temperature (48F - Cold Holding); cheese second temperature (47F - Cold Holding); sausage second temperature (49F - Cold Holding). Instructed operator to relocate to the reach in freezer to bring back into temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide raid can for ants stored at drive through counter point of sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink at drive through window counter removed. Operator in the process of replacing. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used for sanitizer water. Operator emptied hand wash sink to make available. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. In the standup reach in cooler opposite the donut make line, breakfast wraps prepared Tuesday missing product date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. At time of inspection one food handler training certificate available, only available on cell phone.
53B-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Operator emptied container and remade solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wooden shelves in dry storage area.
14-06-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food and condiments on the top shelf of the stamdup reach in cooler over food for customers on the donut make line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee phones on cookline wooden cutting board. Operator relocated the phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bulk sugar container stored in restroom area.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of icing on the floor of the cook line. Operator relocated the icing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave over the cook line had food debris at the base.
22-08-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Container lid on cook line repaired with duct tape.
14-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads stored on the floor by the entrance to the dry storage room.
42-01-4
25
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb outside back door.
29-34-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pans, rinsing in same compartment in sink, then adding to speed rack to air dry without sanitizing pans. Spoke to employee during inspection.
22-45-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide procedure for biohazard cleanup. Provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available during inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Non working cooler with food products stored in restroom.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of donut glaze stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single service items stored in restroom. Also, stored at maketop not inverted.
25-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloths in kitchen not stored in sanitizer, person in charge moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelving added to several areas in the kitchen not sealed or painted.
14-06-4
47
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dough and sausages in direct contact with shopping bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Packages of raw sausage stored over bag a peanuts in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment due to expired. 10/2022. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels and soap at hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bacon thawing on tray at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer disconnected from door.
32-17-4
52
Aug 26, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough stored in direct contact with to go bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheese, bottled milk and beverages in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 shell eggs stored in reach in cooler with cracked shells.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink by triple sink. Item was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from hand wash sink by cash register and by triple sink. Also soap missing from hand wash sink by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water at 74F during inspection.
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of condensed milk stored on floor, person in charge moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with no hat or hairnet. Put on hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on shelf above flip top. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on case of frosting. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ed's Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ed's Donuts on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ed's Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ed's Donuts.
How does Ed's Donuts compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Ed's Donuts most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Ed's Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ed's Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ed's Donuts 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 Ed's Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ed's Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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