Daylight Donuts

455 S Main St, Statesboro, GA 30458

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Daylight Donuts four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Restaurants in Statesboro average 85, so Daylight Donuts trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility without a CFSM. CA: Must obtain a CFSM ASAP.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris on inside and exterior of cooking and cold holding equipment. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls and ceiling. Observed debris on floors. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed facility without a CFSM. CA: Must obtain a CFSM ASAP.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls and ceiling. Observed debris on floors. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of single service items stored directly on floor. CA: All food and utensils must be stored 6" above the ground.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed expired certified food safety manager. Warning received earlier this year. CA: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed debris on drink nozzles. Observed ice scoop contaminated while storing. CA: Clean all food-contact surfaces. Clean daily.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single use forks and spoons covered in debris. COS: PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls and ceiling. Observed debris on floors. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dead pest stored in single use items container. COS: PIC removed pest.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUSAGE PATTIES IN HOT HOLDING CABINET WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 125 DEGREES F. CA: DISCARD FOODS. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135 DEGREES F OR ABOVE

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daylight Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daylight Donuts on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Daylight Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Daylight Donuts.

How does Daylight Donuts compare to other restaurants in Statesboro?

Daylight Donuts most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Statesboro average of 85.

Has Daylight Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Daylight Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Daylight Donuts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Daylight Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Daylight Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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