Sip N Dip Donuts
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Sip N Dip Donuts seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other St. Cloud restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on kitchen counter. Per operator eggs were delivered less than two hours. Advised operator to place eggs in reach 8n cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement for new employees **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wood panel on ceiling at stock room has missing part.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards at sandwich prep area
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on top of single serve items at stock room **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour at donut making station no cover **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in white containers not labeled at donut production area
02D-01-5
61
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs not time marked. Out for 1.5 hours **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in sink by counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean spoons, spatula **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid sugar and frying oil dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hallway by bathrooms
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Hood fan Outside of flour container **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar. Dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Feb 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes piled in sink basin. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Countertop around handwash.
14-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and other items as discussed.
02C-03-5
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on various units throughout.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
43
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes and utensils piled in handwash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Donut prep area, shelving throughout, walls and all other flat surfaces.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Restrooms.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Various areas throughout facility.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer now used for dry storage. Owner states he has a new one to be delivered yet this week.
14-11-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reusing 1 gallon milk jugs for iced tea.
14-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sip N Dip Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sip N Dip Donuts on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sip N Dip Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sip N Dip Donuts.
How does Sip N Dip Donuts compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Sip N Dip Donuts most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Sip N Dip Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sip N Dip Donuts have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sip N Dip 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 Sip N Dip Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sip N Dip Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants