D&E DONUTS
1453 S BELCHER RD, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727-754-2317
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · 9 visits since September 2023
NOV 23
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NOV 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 31 live ants on shelving where microwave ovens are located. Shelving is located above a food prep table and non working reach in cooler, however no food prep is being conducted and no ants on food anywhere in the establishment. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,350
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023039053 | Jun 27, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023030645 | May 9, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2019002980 | Dec 5, 2018 | Jul 19, 2019 | $150 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came back from front counter to prepare egg sandwich but did not wash hands and change gloves.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bag used to cover dough in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Custard bag and bacon not date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on flour bin. Operator relocated.
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Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease trap on strip of grease behind building.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Various white powder substances in plastic containers near back door not labeled.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -half and half 51 F I n cooler in front counter area held in cooler overnight. No temperatures taken this day. Manager discarded half and half.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - half and half 51 F I n cooler in front counter area held in cooler overnight. No temperatures taken this day. Manager discarded half and half.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked ham in reach in cooler near microwaves opened previous morning. Half and half opened two days previously in front counter area. Manager date marked food
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with manager to regularly monitor food temperatures.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Employee purse stored next to bottles of water in storage room. Reviewed with manager safe food storage
Hole in ceiling and wall in dry storage room. Reviewed with manager
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in the front counter area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and powdered sugar not labeled of contents in back kitchen area. Manager labeled containers of food
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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 on counter, eggs taken out at 9:00am marked during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Donut bar cutter soiled, sifter soiled, pizza cutter, employee put into three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink. Owner replaced
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand wash sink. Owner replaced
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wrapped hot dog made two days ago not date marked made on Feb 2. Owner dated during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table no top of clean cutting board. Employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee personal bag on prep table back of house. Owner moved,
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Owner put hair up during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front of toilet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gaskets broken.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle inside reach in deli cooler. Employee moved.
Stored food not covered. Icing on counter not covered owner covered during inspection. Bag of flour not covered, covered during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside employee personal room.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash an in front of hand wash sink. Near prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand wash sink.
Both Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Industrial Oven soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of oven soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent near three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled freezer back of house.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. During inspection observed a few open containers on employee beverages in reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 droppings in back corner near oven. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Rodent gnaw marks around hole in wall.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Back corner near oven.
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 31 live ants on shelving where microwave ovens are located. Shelving is located above a food prep table and non working reach in cooler, however no food prep is being conducted and no ants on food anywhere in the establishment. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen area has cleaning towel in it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink behind front counter.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind in establishment. Operator bought chlorine sanitizer for food contact surfaces.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Cake batter stored on the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on floor of rear storage area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.