Dunkin Donuts #53
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts #53 eight times, with records going back to 2023. Dunkin Donuts #53 was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Dunkin Donuts #53's latest score of 74 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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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**
36-34-5
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**
36-24-5
90
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Aug 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
03A-02-5
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**
36-32-5
82
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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**
03A-02-5
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.
03B-01-6
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees wearing watches while manipulating food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
58
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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.
29-42-4
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**
32-12-5
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**
21-08-4
78
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts #53 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts #53 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Dunkin Donuts #53 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Dunkin Donuts #53 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Dunkin Donuts #53's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts #53 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 #53 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 #53 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts #53 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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