Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food service manager not certified within 30 days” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Clewiston restaurant, which scores around 76. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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/ L. Flores 1/4/20
53A-03-7
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/. Eight employees on site at commencement of inspection. Certified Food manager came afterwards and her certification was valid. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed hair net on head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit that contains pints of milk. Operator removed milk. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator, moved hand wash sink from back wall in prep area, to directly across and next to ice machine. added cold brew dispenser, two blender clean out sinks, a hand wash sink, moved cook line , moved hood and moved mop sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator rinsed out medium sized coffee cup in blender sink, and placed back into medium sized coffee cup holder. Operator was educated and discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go doughnut hole boxes on floor at order station. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Operator threw blue cloth on line, where it landed on blender area. **Warning**
21-05-5
78
Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Sticky trap contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ L. Owens, was scheduled to take on 10/12 and computer was not compatible. Operator rescheduled for next week, 10/22. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53A-04-6
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.
53B-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit by line. Operator placed at line. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator had employees that were present sign form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ : Lauren Ownens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: ceiling tiles in customer area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Small flying insect on end of sugar cane pump. Operator cleaned and sanitized.Operator took single serve bags and checked covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three small flying insects at cashiers station. One landing on end of liquid cane sugar pump. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Operator took single serve bags and checked covered containers. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ : Lauren Ownens. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. One small flying insect landing on end of liquid cane sugar pump. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Operator had employees that were present sign form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: ceiling tiles in customer area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair reach in cooler with torn gasket by drive through. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator removed ice buildup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Observed two dead flies on counter above coffee station. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
45
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched face and then went to grab food from doughnut bar. Operator was educated on proper technique. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing dump sink by cash out .
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cash out area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket soiled on small reach in with bagel bites. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Hot chocolate and matcha powder removed from bulk not labeled. Operator placed labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food service manager not certified within 30 days” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clewiston average of 76.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three 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 three times per year on average.
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