Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Dunkin Donuts has five inspections in the public record. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 100 sits above the Dunnellon average of 72. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk-in cooler: egg (45F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding). Ambient air temperature inside the walk-in cooler is 43F. Manager provided temperature logs proving that all foods were at the proper temperature this morning. Manager opened the door to the connected walk-in freezer to help cool the product to 41F. Inspector checked thermometer for calibration and had manager verify temperatures of the products with her own thermometer during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at far side of kitchen behind front counter completely blocked by large rolling rack. Employee removed the rolling rack from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink in prep area. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate expired on 09/17/2025.
53B-14-5
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. Walk-in cooler ambient air temperature 43F. Multiple items 45F inside the cooler. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on corner of prep table near drive through window. Employee removed both drinks from the prep table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls and air vent on ceiling in dry storage area soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
52
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Lights on ceiling behind front counter soiled with dust. 2. Air vent on ceiling at front counter soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of ice bin at front counter soiled with black substance. 2. Wire shelving in dry storage area soiled with dust.
23-03-4
90
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on prep table above takeout boxes near donut display behind front counter. Manager moved spray bottle to chemical storage rack during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection after splitter in mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler certificate expired on 03/20/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. CFM unable to calibrate thermometer. Inspector calibrated thermometer with CFM during this inspection.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. One employee with painted nails preparing drinks at pickup window without wearing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
13-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink in prep area. No towels at handwash sink near donut display. Both towels were replenished during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on storage rack near ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach below dry storage shelf near back door. Manager swept up and discarded roach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three employee drinks on prep table above flavorings near pickup window. Employee removed all from table during this inspection. One employee drink cup on green rack above sandwich bags near walk-in cooler. Manager removed drink cup from rack during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid propped open inside dumpster enclosure behind building.
33-16-4
41
Oct 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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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 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunnellon average of 72.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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