Dunkin Donuts 08
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
67
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Dunkin Donuts 08 stretching back to 2022. Dunkin Donuts 08 was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Dunkin Donuts 08's latest score of 67 falls below the Homestead average of 70. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler by pick up window, as per employee less than 3 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (42F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (41F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler by pick up window. As per operator bread chicken was refilled less than 4 hours ago. Employee placed it in walk in cooler for proper cooling.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: At the time of callback inspection observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures. **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Observed at the time of callback inspection there were not employee training certificates provided. As per operator he is still waiting for certificates to be giving to him from office. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
67
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler by pick up window, as per employee less than 3 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored on hand wash sink across sandwich assembly area, employee removed sponge during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
61
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted stored next to HWS by front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on top of food equipment at the back area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes stored blocking access. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Still observed. Manager moved boxes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: Still observed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) next to pick up window. As per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved food to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes stored blocking access. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Arley Rosales, manager certification expired on 09/18/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving donuts at front counter. **Warning**
13-02-4
55
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding) in cooler next to Togo window, as per Manager less than 3 hours. Employee add ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
70
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts 08 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts 08 on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Dunkin Donuts 08 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Dunkin Donuts 08 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Dunkin Donuts 08's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts 08 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts 08 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dunkin Donuts 08 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts 08 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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