Dunkin Donuts 2209

6190 Us-41 South, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Dunkin Donuts 2209, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Apollo Beach restaurants (averaging 67), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee push down trash in garbage can and changed gloves without washing hands.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46 F, sausage 44 F in reach in cooler at sandwich station, manager placed items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes in front of hand wash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to ice machine, manager replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to bags of coffee. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine.

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 79 F. Manager emptied water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Oct 12, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and socks on prep table, employee purse and jackets next to swirls in dry storage area.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching ice in ice machine.

10-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink faucet leaking.

29-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water not labeled in dry storage, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts 2209 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts 2209 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts 2209?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts 2209.

How does Dunkin Donuts 2209 compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?

Dunkin Donuts 2209 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Apollo Beach average of 67.

Has Dunkin Donuts 2209's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts 2209 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dunkin Donuts 2209 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Dunkin Donuts 2209 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts 2209 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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