Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

2209 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL 32626
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
33
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins has seven inspections in the public record. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Chiefland facility scores 72, putting Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter wiped bare hands on pants, then continued to prepare drinks without first washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter handled personal phone with bare hand, then scooped ice without first washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice cream cake stored uncovered inside leaking cake freezer. Buildup of ice on cake.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels are handwash sink near drive through window. Employee replenished the hand towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for four employees who signed the health reporting agreement in January of 2025. Manager stated all four employees still work at this location.
53B-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sugar bin at front counter soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Sleeve containing single-use lids stored directly on floor below shelf near back door. Employee placed the lids on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream cake stored uncovered inside leaking cake freezer. Buildup of ice on cake. Stop sale issued.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several ceiling tiles and light covers on ceiling soiled with dust in kitchen, near cake freezer.
36-50-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Section of ceiling missing above mop sink in closet near restrooms.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees preparing food in kitchen with bracelets and/or watches on wrists.
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard and plastic trash scattered on ground around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving and exposed food inside cake freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
33
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Three new employees working in kitchen without food handler training. Manager stated the employees have been employed under one month. Employees have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Manager had all three employees read and sign during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below shelving in back of kitchen, close to back door. Manager had employee sweep and discard the dead roach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating from white bag in kitchen near clean dish rack, close to lockers.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Floors under and around equipment throughout kitchen soiled with dirt and/or food debris. 2. Floor inside walk-in cooler and freezer soiled with dirt. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Paper and plastic trash scattered on ground around dumpster inside enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1. Ice buildup on shelving inside cake freezer. 2. Ice buildup on floor in back of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Shelving at front counter, near cash register soiled with food debris. 2. Handle of sugar bin at front counter soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
67
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails stirred a iced drink and added whipped topping without wearing gloves. Manager had employee put on gloves before continuing to work in station. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal cup stored inside handwash sink at drive-through area. Employee removed cup from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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/ Seven employees working with food in kitchen without a certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine. Manager inverted bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen below dry storage shelf near back door.
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around shelving in dry storage area soiled with dirt and/or food debris. Floor inside walk-in freezers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in cake freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
55
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jan 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer above make line across from drive thru: sausage (98F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then proceeded to handle deli paper to pick up donuts. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in back of kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids stored in front counter hand washing sink. Manager had employee remove lids. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/. Establishment has 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has three employee training certificates on hand, establishment has 11 employees.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding on wall next to office.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches underneath shelves across from back door in back storage area. Manager had employee sweep up and discard dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items on prep table next kitchen oven. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer closest to back door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bagels and croissants stored on counter near drive thru.
08B-12-5
32
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins.

How does Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Chiefland average of 72.

Has Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins 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/Baskin Robbins inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins is inspected around two times per year on average.