DUNKIN DONUTS #53

Health inspection records show DUNKIN DONUTS #53 in FORT LAUDERDALE has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 days ago · 7 reports on file

901 W SR 84

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/10/2026· 2d ago

Inspection #: 3693370

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

1/8/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13608112

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents above front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to triple sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Observed same. **Time Extended**

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13607966

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents above front counter. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor behind donut stand at front counter. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to triple sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed one live roach on floor behind left flip top cooler at cook line. 2) Observed approximately 5 live roaches on floor behind right flip top cooler at cook line. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for quaternary sanitizer. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 employee unable to locate proof of employee training. Warning

8/23/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13501114

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed egg bites (46F - Cold Holding); egg patties (46F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (46F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator opened walk in freezer door to quick chill foods inside walk in cooler. 2) Observed flip top cooler// turkey sausage (50F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded food. 3) Observed hot line cooler// sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-23: 1) Observed in walk in cooler: sliced cheese 44-45F cold holding. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Stop sale. 2) Observed in flip top cooler: cooked egg 50F cold holding, Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded food. Admin Complaint

8/22/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10901554

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above triple sink. Warning
  • 25-30-4:Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Observed employee grab a pair of clean gloves and blow into gloves prior to putting them on to prep food. Educated employee on proper handling of single use gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen area. Employee removed roaches and cleaned floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer bottle and corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed egg bites (46F - Cold Holding); egg patties (46F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (46F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator opened walk in freezer door to quick chill foods inside walk in cooler. 2) Observed flip top cooler// turkey sausage (50F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded food. 3) Observed hot line cooler// sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10/3/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8757406

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees wearing watches while manipulating food.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooling drawer across from coffee maker - cheese stuffed croissant (62F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator stored in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at expresso machine - container of milk (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for less an hour. Operator discarded at will.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station next to coffeemaker. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

1/4/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8367571

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash can inside unisex bathroom. Operator provided lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer installed on splitter at mop sink.