DUNKIN DONUTS
3525 US Highway 27 North
Florida, 33870
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8749691
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing bracelets.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the kitchen.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in the storeroom.
- 11-26-1: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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 6/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8645114
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inept or provided handout at inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496739
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris under equipment and on corners and door jambs.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inept or provided handout at inspection.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food splatter on equipment at bunn dispenser.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items stored on floor in dry storage room.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown and green powder in containers with no common name label at makeline.
- 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. 6 employee with no food safety training. Manager unaware of training requirements.
- 11-26-1: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. 6 employees with no proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report illness to the person in charge.
Inspection Date: 11/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8496586
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Handout provided by inspector via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Resent Copy via email to current manager. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: Resent copy to current manager. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 9/11/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364843
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile rails bent and 3 tiles not securely in place leaving significant openings to the attic area over reach in coolers at prep area. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet working with clean equipment and open foods. Employee wearing watch while engaged in open food service. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with open foods with no hair restraint. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Handout provided by inspector via email. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go single service boxes stored not inverted on top of warmer at front counter. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Second employee came from stocking items to front counter added gloves and began handling clean equipment without first washing hands. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee stated that spoons and mixing cups are only washed and sanitized at the end of the day. All food contact surfaces and equipment and utensils must be washed rinsed sanitized and air dried at least every 4 hours. Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee in dining area opening boxes and putting up stock. Employee moved to front line and dipped ice and prepared drink without washing hands.. Employee was advised and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes and mop bucket blocking handsink at ice machine area. Employee removed items when advised. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Warning