Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Avon Park restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in the dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of ice under sugar and syrup dispensers not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
86
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at the front counter helping customer and then the food prep area, putting on gloves with no handwashing, educated on handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink by the side door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing over drain by the ice machine in the kitchen. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of Almond breeze on the floor in the walk in cooler and observed cases of drinks on the floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in the dining room. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in front by warmer single service cups that were not inverted, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of ice under sugar and syrup dispensers not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on mocha syrup on a shelve by the office, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
50
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails washing dishes. **Warning**
13-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Manager added towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Manager added soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard taped to front counter. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing sandwiches with gold bracelet. Employee removed bracelet and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making sandwiches with no beard guard. Employee added beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food debris and trash under counter handsink at front counter. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter tops beside condiments in use utensils over single service items. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Manager dumped. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed large container of ice stored at back prep uncovered.. Employee drink stored on top of partial lid. Observed frozen bagels open and uncovered in walk-in freezer. Manager covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
52
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm)corrected to 300ppm. Manager added new bottle of solution to system and rechecked . **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frontline reach in prep top not maintaining foods at 41F or colder. chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); egg (48F - Cold Holding) Manager states foods were put on the line no more than 1 hour ago. Removed some tomwalkin cooler to quickly recook to 41F within 4 hours and placed time to discard other foods still on reachin by1230pm **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Manager added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed dog inside at front counter. Customer states to operator that it is a service animal.
35A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Manager replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice bin left uncovered at back prep area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed loose dust collected on AC vents and surrounding ceiling tiles at front counter.Manager states he put cleanup of this area on closing list. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook online with beard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at frontline reach on cooler broken and pulled loose causing unit to be unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder. Manager states gaskets are on order and are to arrive this weekend. Will use time as a public health control on these foods until unit is able to maintain temperatures at 41F or colder. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
37
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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