Dunkin' Donuts
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
86
Score
Dunkin' Donuts has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler behind front counter ambient temperature 48F. The manager is placing a service call in for reach-in cooler behind front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in walk-in cooler. The manager discarded open drink in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Observed operator adjusting glasses while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator to not touch glasses, face or cloths while preparing food. The operator washed hands with soap and hot water after we discussed about touching glasses while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled under bread rack. The manager had floor swept and mopped during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in walk-in cooler. The manager removed the bottles of water off floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The operator dumped water in cup the utensils were in. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The operator cleaned out microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers behind front counter. The manager discarded open drink in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink being used as a dump sink. Educated operators to only handwashing sink for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The water was emptied in container the utensils were in. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager printed out and had employees sign and date form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn under coolanta machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The manager discarded water in container with utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink across from donut case blocked by donut rack. The operator removed donut rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected above coffee machine. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above mop sink. The manager moved ceiling tile over the open space. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin' Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin' Donuts on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin' Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin' Donuts.
How does Dunkin' Donuts compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Dunkin' Donuts most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Dunkin' Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin' Donuts have averaged around four 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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