Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

2525 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins has been inspected four times since 2022. Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins was last inspected on Aug 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front handwashing sink. Operator stocked towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered. Operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container without a label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the front counter hand washing sink and the kitchen hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent soiled and rusted in back prep kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on any employees. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink across from the food prep table, the front counter hand washing sink and the kitchen hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

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. Observed no food handler training for any employees. Manager stated entire staff is new. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete all.

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed or in establishment.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on any employees. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1" gap at the bottom of the back door and also at the bottom of the side door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters and coffee filters filled with coffee not inverted and covered. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container next to food prep area not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop holder stored in handwash sink to the right of the ice machine. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front service area to the left of the donut case. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the ice machine. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portioning food without a hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in front counter area. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch on wrist while preparing food. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

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 Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” 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 Sarasota?

Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins inspected?

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

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