Island Donuts
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
74
Score
Public records show five inspections at Island Donuts stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Island Donuts on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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/ No certified food manager available during inspection four employees currently on duty.
53A-05-6
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. Employee Elena not informed of her responsibilities. Employee signed document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout building. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
74
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quatanery ammonium test strips. Operator stated that she has strips, but they were chlorine strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve food trays not inverted on bottom shelf behind cook line. Employee turned trays over on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all floors throughout the establishment unsealed concrete floors. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
82
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Entire location has unsealed concrete. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, oat milk (50F - Cold Holding); half n half (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been put out at 6 a.m. and were re filled as needed. It is 10:30 now. Operator voluntarily discarded oat milk and half n half and put them both on time as a public health control. Emailed operator form.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At front counter, oat milk (50F - Cold Holding); half n half (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been put out at 6 a.m. and were re filled as needed. It is 10:30 now. Operator voluntarily discarded oat milk and half n half and put them both on time as a public health control. Emailed operator form.
01B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf under donut toppings station, bulk container of flour not labeled. On top shelf above donut topping station, container of glaze not labeled. Operator label flour and glaze. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand washing sink in kitchen next to coffee station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen next to grill station, cake dropper attachment has debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Dog food not segregated from food served to public. Open case or dog bones stored on bottom shelf of front counter next to containers of tea bags. Operator moved dog bones. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen at coffee station, stack of coffee filters stored on top of coffee maker not protected. Operator moved coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Behind front counter, top shelf of donut rack not covered to protect donuts from cross contamination.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen floors are unsealed concrete. Operator stated they were in the process of getting them re done. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
52
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In utility storage closet observed multiple bottles of chemicals stored over box of pick up tissues. Operator moved tissues during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance buildup in ice machine. Operator began cleaning ice bin during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen area observed bottles of water stored on floor. In walk-in cooler observed cartons of milk stored on floor. Operator moved water and milk during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler with buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In utility storage closet observed box of pickup tissues and box of coffee filters stored on the floor. Operator moved both boxes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Several areas throughout kitchen and dining area observed unsealed concrete. In walk-in cooler observed unsealed concrete.
36-02-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Donuts on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Island Donuts.
How does Island Donuts compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Island Donuts most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Island Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Island Donuts have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Island Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.
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