Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County

DONUT GALLERY DINER

83 HARBOR DR, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Key Biscayne
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24408785

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over diced tomatoes at RIC next to cook line.

53B-16-4

Detail 24408784

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method.

31A-11-4

Detail 24408778

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside HWS at front counter.

16-37-1

Detail 24408783

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

16-62-1

Detail 24408776

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-03-4

Detail 24408782

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS near front counter entrance.

22-20-5

Detail 24408779

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 24408777

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights with no light shield at back kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 24408781

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both HWS at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 24408780

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC cooler gaskets soiled next to cook line. Repeat Violation

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24408560

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24408561

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at cook line reach in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Observed gasket at back kitchen area reach in cooler soiled. Time Extended

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53A-05-6

Detail 24233364

Intermediate - 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/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without a certified food manager present. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24233363

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 24233367

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation wearing a bracelet and a watch. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 24233368

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall at warewashing area. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24233365

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle at cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24233366

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at cook line reach in cooler soiled. Warning

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-03-5

Detail 23548703

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to cook line, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior, operator placed inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23548707

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored inside hand washing sink at front counter, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 23548706

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-28-4

Detail 23548708

Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed employee washing plates inside hand washing sink at front counter. Coached employee on correct procedures.

22-20-5

Detail 23548705

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23548710

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container and orange cases stored on floor by 3 compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 23548709

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23548704

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee machine not identified as its common name.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 23231953

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Expired quaternary chemical test kit on 06-15-21 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23231957

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon offered on menu not identified as raw. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Admin Complaint

02B-02-5

Detail 23231956

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon offered on menu and no consumers advisory linked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Admin Complaint

13-07-4

Detail 23231955

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook preparing food wearing watch. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

16-04-4

Detail 23231954

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards above 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23231958

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 23005603

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placed gloves to start preparing food with no hand washing prior. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23005599

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler by cook line door as per operator for approximately 30 minutes prior, operator placed products inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23005608

Intermediate - Expired quaternary chemical test kit on 06-15-21 provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23005600

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored inside hand washing sink at front counter, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23005602

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon offered on menu not identified as raw. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23005609

Intermediate - 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/ Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 23005612

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures. Coached person in charge on correct procedures. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23005611

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon offered on menu and no consumers advisory linked. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23005604

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23005606

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook preparing food wearing watch. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23005601

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by 3 compartment sink. Warning

16-04-4

Detail 23005610

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards above 3 compartment sink. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23005607

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23005605

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation table at cook line. Warning

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23005920

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding) at storage reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 23005921

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23005919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front service sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22895546

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding) at storage reach in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 22895548

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 22895544

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22895542

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

11-26-1

Detail 22895551

Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Detail 22895543

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the inspection. Observed employee Juan Cepeda missing employee training.

16-08-4

Detail 22895540

Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.

23-24-4

Detail 22895550

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-34-5

Detail 22895547

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at establishment entrance.

31B-04-4

Detail 22895549

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front service sink.

23-03-4

Detail 22895545

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 22895541

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At time of the inspection observed wet mop still in bucket. Not drying properly.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

29-09-4

Detail 22614374

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at double sink in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at double sink in back prep area. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22614376

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges stored on back kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges stored on back kitchen floor. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22614373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 22614375

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on back kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on back kitchen floor. Time Extended

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 22529984

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ice cream in reach in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 22529994

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (44F - Cold Holding) all cold holding in prep area each in cooler.

31A-10-4

Detail 22529987

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter.

22-02-4

Detail 22529989

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on breakfast prep station.

02B-01-5

Detail 22529993

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon and eggs Benedict not marked as raw on menu.

53B-13-5

Detail 22529983

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 employees without food safety training. Juan Cepeda has been hired more than 60 days.

02B-02-5

Detail 22529986

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to manager. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22529982

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty.

21-05-5

Detail 22529992

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed dry wiping cloth used as surface for food contact utensils next to stove.

29-09-4

Detail 22529988

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at double sink in back prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22529991

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oranges stored on back kitchen floor.

10-08-5

Detail 22529981

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-20-4

Detail 22529990

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

31B-04-4

Detail 22529985

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 22529979

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled. Observed exterior of reach in coolers and freezer exterior soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 22529980

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service stored on back kitchen floor.