Donald's Donuts

1381 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 15, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Donald's Donuts has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 15, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “refrigerated storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Donald's Donuts' 43 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 15, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Prohibited food served or offered (corrected on site)
3-801.11(D)
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
2-301.14(I)
Operating without a valid permit (corrected on site)
8-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
3-501.17(B)
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
3-501.19(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15(C)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)
2-402.11
Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition
5-501.13(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
43
Jun 20, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
General. time without temperature control. except as specified under subitem d of this item, when time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food before cooking, or for ready to eat time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food that is displayed or held for service written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment / not made available to the regulatory authority upon request. these written procedures shall specify methods of compliance with subitems b[01]-[03] or c[01]-[05] of this item; and methods of compliance with section 20-21.03(b)(02) of this code for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(02)a
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.
20-21.10(m)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Prohibited storage area. food equipment / utensils / laundered linens / single-service and single-use articles shall not be stored in locker rooms / toilet rooms / vestibules / garbage rooms / mechanical rooms / under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips / under open stairwells / under other sources of contamination is prohibited except that laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles that are packaged or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room.
20-21.14(d)
Hand-washing signage. sign / icon / poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees / not clearly visible to food employees.
20-21.19(g)
Containers. garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse not kept in durable / easily cleanable / insect-proof and rodent-proof containers that do not leak and do not absorb liquids. plastic bags and wet-strength paper bags may be used to line the containers, and they may be used for storage inside the food establishment.
20-21.20(a)(01)
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
61
Aug 14, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Donald's Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Donald's Donuts on file is from Mar 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Donald's Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “refrigerated storage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Donald's Donuts.

How does Donald's Donuts compare to other restaurants in Kingwood?

Donald's Donuts most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Kingwood average of 76.

Has Donald's Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Donald's Donuts have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Donald'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 Donald's Donuts inspected?

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