The Donut Pub

740 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10003

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, The Donut Pub has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus three before.

When inspectors have written things up, food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The Donut Pub's latest score of 86 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Feb 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Feb 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

10F

Dec 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Jun 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Donut Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Donut Pub on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Donut Pub?

Across the inspection record, food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Donut Pub.

How does The Donut Pub compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Donut Pub most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Donut Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Donut Pub have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Donut Pub 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 The Donut Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Donut Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.

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