Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Ice buildup walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Dunkin Donuts trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in back kitchen area employee with gloves on used cell phone and touch bagels and failed to remove gloves and wash hands.employee discarded bagels, removed gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed in back kitchen area employee with gloves on used cell phone and touch bagels and failed to remove gloves and wash hands.employee discarded bagels, removed gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves.
01B-13-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.observed in back parking area dumpster lid open. Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed container of frosting on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler milk stored on floor. Person in charge stated no food delivery's today. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on east end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service cups improperly stored on floor.Person in charge stated no delivery's today and removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on sink by coffee machine.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed over 3 compartment sink food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
70
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees at the time of inspection . **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of handout. All employees present read and sign handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
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 - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on front line by coffee grinder hose attached to faucet with no back flow prevention device. **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on employee preparing food in main kitchen area with a wristband. Educated Person in charge. Employee removed wristbands and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on East end of parking area. Person in charge cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on East End of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
64
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pesto (56F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on cold holding temperature. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pesto.
03A-02-5
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with studded rings and watches.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on 2 employees preparing food. Person in charge had both employees put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on food floor in Walk in cooler and food box stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Person in charge removed milk from Floor.. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed lid
33-16-4
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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 Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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