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DONUT INN #43

4654 E AVENUE S STE C · Palmdale
97 /100
City grade
A
Owner-requested re-check · a clean A
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
82988497
Jun '23May '24Jun '25
A surprise inspection on Jun 2025 scored 84, flagging food kept by the clock, not tracked right. The 97 above is the owner-requested re-check on Aug 2025.
What the surprise visit found
Serious · real illness risk
Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
When food sits out on a timer instead of by temperature, the timing has to be logged correctly to stay safe.
LA County code F008 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.
LA County code F014 · 4 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing needs repair Minor · 1 pt
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Staff couldn't show food-safety knowledge Paperwork · 2 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Inspection history
84 · Jun '25 · 2 serious
• Food kept by the clock, not tracked right
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
+ 6 minor or admin
98 · May '24 · clean
+ 2 minor or admin
82 · Jun '23 · 2 serious
• Food not in safe, wholesome condition
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hot water below the required temperature
• Signs of rodents, insects, or animals
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 5 minor or admin
The bottom line
Currently 97, a clean A, from an owner-requested re-inspection. But a surprise visit scored 84, the worst issue being food kept by the clock, not tracked right. Worth a closer look, since the re-check was owner-requested, not a surprise.
Risk tier
Restaurant · Moderate risk
Last inspected
Aug 21, 2025
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed.