DANDEE DONUT
3101 N STATE RD 7, Margate FL 33063 · 781 844 9347
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of sausage gravy stored with other undamaged canned goods.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024071155 | Oct 7, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024003632 | Jan 4, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot box by drive thru window, cooked eggs (91-94F - Hot Holding); cooked sausage (96-97F - Hot Holding). Per employees, items prepared and in unit less than 1 hour. Observed power switched off from employee leaning against unit at start of inspection. Manager voluntarily discarded items and turned unit by on.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cook line wearing watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line not wearing hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink set up with wash sink in center. Employee began to drain to correctly set up.
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Food stored on floor. Open bag of powdered sugar on floor by walk in cooler. Manager placed bag on shelf.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At main cook line. Employee removed.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of sausage gravy stored with other undamaged canned goods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer visibly soiled with dried meat and other food debris. Operator cleaned
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine, no overhead protection
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of sausage gravy stored with other undamaged canned goods.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting directly on top of ice cooler. Operator removed and placed in a container.
Stored food not covered. Chili in lowboy reach in cooler stored uncovered. Operator covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed used wet rag left on kitchen flip top, not stored in sanitizer bucket.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open raw steak over ready to eat fries in kitchen mini freezer. Operator inverted
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liquid eggs over ready to eat cheese in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator inverted
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top cooler. cream cheese (42-55F - Cold Holding); Turkey (39-52F - Cold Holding), raw liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed foods overfilled in unit. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands in hand sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside back inspection bin. Operator cleaned ice bin
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage area under shelf.operator removed the dead roach and cleaned and sanitized area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at kitchen working with food without hair restraint. Employee put on hair net
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at kitchen flip top cooler soiled with food debris
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in four drawer cooler. Operator removed
Jan 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liquid eggs over ready to eat macaroni salad in flip top,cooler. Operator properly stored
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler; cream cheese (41-52F - Cold Holding); ham (42-53F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (42-49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in unit less than four hours ago. Observed items stored above fill line. Operator removed access food and stored in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at kitchen flip top cooler soiled with food debris
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Supplied operator hand out. Operator filled out on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in four drawer cooler. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at cook line soiled with grease
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance at kitchen flip top cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in four drawer cooler for potatoes. Operator removed bowl
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced solution. Quaternary solution test 200ppm
Oct 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. four drawer cooler under cook line; pork roll (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepped or portioned today. 2. Kitchen flip top cooler- raw liquid egg (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was placed in unit less than four hours. Flip top cooler uncovered in warm kitchen environment.. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill items not prepped or portion today
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance at kitchen flip top cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin by dish area soiled with mold like substance. Operator cleaned out ice bin
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in four drawer cooler for potatoes. Operator removed bowl
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced solution. Quaternary solution test 200ppm
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, flats of raw shell eggs above bins of unwashed tomatoes and onions. Manager moved eggs on top of full cases of eggs on separate rack.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen FLIPTOP LOWER - portioned smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); portioned scallion cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Smoked salmon and scallion cream cheese prepped on 7-14 and in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen FLIPTOP UPPER - cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F- Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sliced deli ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced deli turkey (48F - Cold Holding) LOWER - portioned smoked salmon (49F - Cold Holding); portioned scallion cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); pooled raw egg whites (47F - Cold Holding); pooled raw shell eggs (47F - Cold Holding). Per manager, all items except smoked salmon and scallion cream cheese prepped or portioned between 7:00-8:00am today. Those items removed from unit to walk in to rapid chill in an ice bath. Smoked salmon and scallion cream cheese prepped on 7-14 and in unit overnight. See stop sale for those items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink faucet with attached hose missing vacuum breaker.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink by dish machine, batteries dead - not dispensing paper towels. Manager replaced batteries.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) Employee closed beverage containers on prep table next to single service cups at drive thru. 2) Employee closed water bottle on pick up table at cook line. Both removed away from food prep areas.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor under oven by cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of donut boxes on floor by office.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth on cutting board at kitchen fliptop unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water on cook line not labeled.
Mar 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer/guard soiled
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handler certificates expired.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on ground.
Mar 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lowboy under flat top; sliced cheese (50F); shredded (48F); pork roll (53F); Ham (55F); sliced cheese (52F); minced beef (53F) cooked onion (51F); cooked turkey bacon (51F); sausage (51F); shredded cheese (54F); sliced cheese (51F); pork roll (51F-54F); raw burger (54F); ham (51F); cooked mushrooms (50F); hot dog (53F). Per operator items have been in unit for over 5 hours. All items prepared on a previous day, monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no change in temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy under flat top; sliced cheese (50F); shredded (48F); pork roll (53F); Ham (55F); sliced cheese (52F); minced beef (53F) cooked onion (51F); cooked turkey bacon (51F); sausage (51F); shredded cheese (54F); sliced cheese (51F); pork roll (51F-54F); raw burger (54F); ham (51F); cooked mushrooms (50F); hot dog (53F). Per operator items have been in unit for over 5 hours. All items prepared on a previous day, monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no change in temperature. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer/guard soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing wares in front counter hand wash sink. Discussed with operator
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty has expired manager certification. Other manager not on duty has current certification. Manager states exam scheduled
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. Not provided for new employees. Provided form to operator
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some food handler certificates expired.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1) Accumulation of debris and grease behind flat top grill and ovens in cook line 2) Accumulation of food and flour in the back donut prep area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on ground.
Jan 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator called during inspection to renew. Confirmation #236043593. Manager provided information to set up online account.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In walk in cooler, container of raw burgers above cases of bottled Gatorade. Manager removed Gatorade and moved burgers to bottom shelf. 2) In cookline fliptop lower cooler, flats of raw shell eggs above container of cut tomatoes and squeeze bottled sauces. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, 3 flats of raw shell eggs with multiple cracked and broken in them. Manager removed all damaged eggs, washed remainder and returned to cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drive thru station on top of hot box, cream cheese (68F - Cold Holding) under no time or temperature control. Per employee not prepared today; pulled out of cooler at approximately 7:30am. Employee returned cream cheese to cooler to rechill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, employee car keys on top of reach in freezer unit next to cooking utensils. Employee removed keys.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Area of floor under shelves near walk in cooler and freezer has heavy food buildup. Employees cleaned floor area during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil container on floor at cook line and buckets of fillings in back prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, knife between fliptop and cooler unit. Employee removed knife.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touch clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. Advice operator to change his gloves and wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw burger patties stored over bag with potatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator removed burger patties and stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pulled chicken cold held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used as dump sink, evidence by waste ice found inside.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of slime and old food residue buildup of beverage air refrigerator gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside true refrigerator.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed in-use wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket at bakery station. Operator place cloth in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container
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.