DUNKIN DONUTS
3504 Commerce Center Drive
Florida, 33870
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the front.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee jackets and bags stored on/above food prep areas. Informed the operator on proper storage.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing multiple bracelets while handling food. Instructed the operator on what they could wear.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their ice scoop handle in ice. Operator moved it. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back exit door not self closing.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles stored over the bags of tea in the back prep area. Operator moved the bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee / tea filters on stand hanging beside coffee /tea machines uncovered at front and back of house. Operator states Dunkin Corporate requires this set up.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler light not working. Repairman needed new part will be fixed within 5 days. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker installed incorrectly. Breaker should be after the splitter, not before.
- 13-05-4:Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails working front counter. Employee washed hands and added gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with full beards and no beard guards on place handling open foods dipping ice blending drinks and making sandwiches. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 observed employee with full beard dispensing donuts and mixing beverages with no beard guard. Admin Complaint
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuume breaker on open ended splitter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback splitter installed on mop sink with no vacuum breaker.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter handsink beside sandwich line. Handsink at back warewash and prep area with no paper towels available. No handsink in establishment that has soap and paper towel provisions. No handwashing taking place. Shift manager arrived and replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 observed handsink at main counter with no hand towels. And unable to dispense soap. Handsink at warewash / back prep with no paper towels. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. At inspection two employees on site neither have signed the Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback no proof that employees have been informed of their responsibilities to report illness. Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter at beverage line. Shift manager arrived and replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 unable to dispense soap at front counter handsink. Admin Complaint
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Two employees working one hired over a year ago John Minshew and has had no employee food safety training. Second employee hired less than 60 days. Viewed trading of other employees provided by Safe Staff Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback person in charge,Serve Safe Manager, unable to show proof of any employee training. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with full beards and no beard guards on place handling open foods dipping ice blending drinks and making sandwiches. Warning
- 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed nonhandled to go plastic cups used to scoop ice and stored in ice bin at front counter. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed dirt and gloves and trash scattered around floor behind front counter. 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 contact customer hands exchanging money then put on gloves and handle ready to eat foods without washing hands. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple cans of whipped dairy containers and oat and almond milk held out of temperature on counter. oat milk (73F - Cold Holding); almond milk (71F - Cold Holding) , Operator in charge unsure of how long they were stored on counter. See stop sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple cans of whipped dairy containers and oat and almond milk held out of temperature on counter. oat milk (73F - Cold Holding); almond milk (71F - Cold Holding) , Operator in charge unsure of how long they were stored on counter. See stop sale Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuume breaker on open ended splitter. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash coffee mixing pitcher in handsink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter handsink beside sandwich line. Handsink at back warewash and prep area with no paper towels available. No handsink in establishment that has soap and paper towel provisions. No handwashing taking place. Shift manager arrived and replaced. Corrected On-Site 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. At inspection two employees on site neither have signed the Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter at beverage line. Shift manager arrived and replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-13-5: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. Two employees working one hired over a year ago John Minshew and has had no employee food safety training. Second employee hired less than 60 days. Viewed trading of other employees provided by Safe Staff Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing over dishwash 3 bay sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable or easily cleanable. Observed panel in walk-in cooler sprung up from floor and food debris and trash under panel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At call back no proof of training can be provided. Employees state that they have only received Dunkin video training. Employee working for 4 years. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup in ice bin used to scoop ice. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing over dishwash 3 bay sink. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over 3 bay sink. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under panel of flooring that was loose in walk-in cooler. Proof of Current pest control. No other insects observed. Manager removed dead roach and cleaned and sanitized area. COS per DTartaglione. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable or easily cleanable. Observed panel in walk-in cooler sprung up from floor and food debris and trash under panel. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed storing spoon in standing cloudy water at 78F. Employee states normal procedure is for cups of water are reused and spoons are dipped into water and then stored in empty cup. Reviewed allergy awareness and procedures for emptying cups. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink blocked by sanitizer bucket at front counter . Employee removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6: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
- 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
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning
- 53A-15-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).