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OLD SOUL DONUT CO

11230 NEW BERLIN RD, Jacksonville FL 32226 · 904-647-9112

Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2614110
Grade history
NOV 23
OCT 24
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen no hot water, manager turned on water knob at the bottom of sink
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on milk cooler up front soiled with mold like substance Gaskets on breakfast cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Still needs attention Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles with clear substance inside, manager labeled water
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Spray bottle Still needs to be labeled Time Extended
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over smoked sausage in reach in 2 door large cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
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 training available to show
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen no hot water, manager turned on water knob at the bottom of sink
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sliver cup used as a ice scooper in milk cooler upfront
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating on donut decorations prep area. Employee moved
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table where glaze is draining into bucket. Cell point stored on top of ice machine next to ice scooper, moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top on ice machine, moved to pitcher.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on milk cooler up front soiled with mold like substance Gaskets on breakfast cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles with clear substance inside, manager labeled water
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink upfront near coffee station
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with clear substance inside, manager states its water, labeled water.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee handling prepped Ready to eat. Sandwich with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over/ next to Single Service. Frontline. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof any CFM.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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 proof of any employee training available.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Marked by manager.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty, soiled ceiling and ceiling vents. Kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing Over wrapped Single Service. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored under plumbing. Frontline sink. Moved by manager.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.