KING DONUTS AND DELI
2452 S NOVA RD, South Daytona FL 32119 · 386-236-7874
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of live ants. In empty basin with sugar residue. Not in use per operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling dripping into bucket on prep table in outdoor service area at the front of the building
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outdoor service counter
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine removed, mixers added to prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink. End of cookline at kitchen entrance from service counter
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom prep shelves
Ceiling dripping into bucket on prep table in outdoor service area at the front of the building
Jul 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 next to mixer, 2 in back prep area 2 dead on the counter behind small countertop mixer
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed dish machine, added mixer.
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. Employee on duty, employed 2 weeks per operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover walk in cooler Underside of mixer
Jul 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 next to mixer, 2 in back prep area 2 dead on the counter behind small countertop mixer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44F, oat milk 44F. Double cooler under espresso maker. Operator adjusted thermostat.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 86F, out for less than 4 hours and then discarded. Advised to use time as a public health control
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed dish machine, added mixer.
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. Employee on duty, employed 2 weeks per operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover walk in cooler Underside of mixer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases on the floor in front bar area
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed ladle without sanitizing afterwards.
Live, small flying insects found 2 next to mixer, 2 in back prep area 2 dead on the counter behind small countertop mixer
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Presence of live ants. In empty basin with sugar residue. Not in use per operator
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler open box of raw bacon over deli meat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44F, oat milk 44F. Double cooler under espresso maker. Operator adjusted thermostat.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 86F, out for less than 4 hours and then discarded. Advised to use time as a public health control
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubber in the sink, kitchen Utensils and containers, next to prep sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed dish machine, added mixer.
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. Employee on duty, employed 2 weeks per operator
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover walk in cooler Underside of mixer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases on the floor in front bar area
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed dish machine Removed outdoor bar Changed cooking equipment
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand sink
Aug 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poke, sushi, ramen with egg
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Employee on duty
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 74F ambient, rice 73F. Advised to use time as a public health control. operator - right sushi display case 45-49F. Operator stated filled approximately 3 hours earlier
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poke, sushi, ramen with egg
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Employee on duty
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Issued to operator and posted
When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Caviar advertised. Masago served.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sauces walk in cooler
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf above stove.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sushi display cases
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk-in cooler: raw tenderized beef stored above raw salmon, operator reorganized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork, per operator cooked on Sunday, 2/4/2024, operator dated
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator printed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping cloths on tops of reach-in coolers, operator removed
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
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. -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen
Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. -handwash sink on cookline handles loose
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above pre-cooked shrimp in walk-in freezer, operator relocated
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and raw shrimp stored with cooked pork in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler shelves
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. -paper towels not identifiable as food-grade used in contact with foods inside reach-in cooler, operator removed paper towels from foods
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine used to store wet mop head, operator relocated
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine -multiple handwash sinks in kitchen -handwash sinks in outdoor and indoor bar areas, operator installed new paper towels
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -reach-in cooler across from soup pot, operator relocated
Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. -handwash sink on cookline handles loose
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on floor in prep area, operator relocated
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs and ladels stored on oven door handle, operator relocated
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoon for rice stored in water 79F, operator discarded water -spatulas stored in standing water 86F, operator replaced water 160F and relocated to top of flat top grill
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in rear area by ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -lower shelf of prep table
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -flat scraper tool on prep table next to fryer, operator relocated
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -frozen steak thawing at ambient air temperature in triple sink, operator placed under continuously flowing water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.