Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Bradenton restaurants, the typical score is 83; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Latyjah
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back kitchen area by mop sink approximately 2 rodent droppings. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Person in charge printed and had all employees read and sign that were currently working. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front service area.Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelet on employee engaging in food preparation. Employee removed bracelet and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on east end of building. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on east side of building. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding); egg patties (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); oatmilk (52F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all the food product had been in the reach in cooler since 3 AM on 11/6/24. Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding); egg patties (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cream (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51F - Cold Holding); oatmilk (52F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated that all the food product had been in the reach in cooler since 3 AM on 11/6/24. Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge voluntarily discharged all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Printed a copy for person in charge . Person in charge had employees read and sign that are currently working. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed employees food handlers training are all the same number. Person in charge change is using one training book for multiple employees and making copies of the same original certificate. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by mop sink. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination above reach in cooler Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
55
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 on employee health agreement and printed a copy for Person in charge. Person in charge filled out agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
90
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removed soiled gloves and put on clean gloves no Handwashing. Stopped employee and educated on Handwashing and glove use. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in both hand washing sinks. Person in charge filled both with soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Observed ice bags stored on floor in Walk in freezer As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler soiled gaskets with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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