Dunkin Donuts

218 S Highway 17, East Palatka, FL 32131

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 86 sits above the East Palatka average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on top of table top oven on cook line. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on single service food bags. Operator relocated employee jackets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on door seal of walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees with wrist jewelry and multiple rings actively preparing food/drinks.

13-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink ice bin has scoop handle in ice. Employee relocated the ice scoop to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on prep table for bagging orders for drive through window.

40-06-5

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair, then handle single service items without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-25-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some training certificates are copies.

53B-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal items stored on shelving with cases of food to be served to customers. Person in charge segregated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several items stacked wet nesting in clean dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side of door with light visible. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in East Palatka?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the East Palatka average of 74.

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 roughly once per year on average.

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