MOCHIATSU DONUTS
1000-05 S PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-688-1688
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 egg cracked in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed egg.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate in ice machine has black mold like substance on it. Person in charge took ice plate out and cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents are soiled.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in sink. Person in charge hung up to dry.
Aug 18, 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
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over the counter pills and first aid spray stored above food items near prep table. Discussed with person in charge.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee in kitchen move dirty dishes off hand washing station to triple sink and touch corn dog sticks without hand washing. Discussed with person in charge.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station near triple sink blocked by dirty dishes. Employee moved dishes to triple sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food prep table in kitchen. Discussed with person in charge.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses, cellphone, cords above and on food prep tables and reach in coolers.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cardboard and plastic containers of oil and one cardboard and plastic container of lard on floor.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed hardware paint brush used to spread sauce on hotdogs. Discuss with person in charge.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance on interior deflector plate of ice machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating soup on prep table where food is exposed. Discussed with person in charge.
Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of bread crumbs stored on floor near restroom. Observed case of syrup stored on floor Discussed with person in charge.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drink utensils stored in 68F water on front counter. Discussed with person in charge.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half n half opened previous days morning per employee not date marked. Discussed with employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station by triple sink blocked by dishes. Employee removed dishes from sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical tests triple for chlorine used at triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handle of scoop inside white powder at front counter. Person in charge remove handle from powder.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed two ice scoop handles in ice. Employee removed handles from ice during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at front counter in 72F water. Employee dumped water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white powder in bulk container at front counter missing common name label.
Mar 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over the counter bottle of medication stored above flip-top cooler food. Discussed with employee.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide stored in kitchen under hand washing station. Discussed with person in charge.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above mozzarella cheese and hot dogs. Discussed with employee.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed food employee present unaware of proper wash, rinse, sanitize. Employee unable to find sanitizer without calling manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station in kitchen blocked by utensils. Employee removed utensils from hand washing station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for chlorine sanitizer. Person in charge stated they ordered test kits.
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. Observed one food employee present hired over 60 day per employee missing proof of training. Person in charge has training books ordered.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed on-site food manager unaware of proper wash, rinse, sanitation of food equipment. Unable to locate sanitizer without calling management.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice machine deflector plate soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee mug on flip-top cooler. Discussed with employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys above flip-top cooler food. Discussed with employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor. Observed open bag of rice stored on floor under hand washing station. Observed approximately 7 cases of food in plastic and cardboard near back door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in main ice machine. Person in charge removed ice scoop.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat spicey mayo. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one egg with cracked shell in reach in cooler. Person in charge threw egg away.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed strainers and plastic wrap blocking hand washing station by triple sink. Person in charge removed items blocking sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil containers stored on floor under hand washing station.
Jul 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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