Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Dunkin Donuts trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary ammonia in Three compartment sink and sanitizer buckets, using a chlorine test kit.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot chocolate dispensing nozzle, operator stated they no longer use that machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by donut display with ice inside sink indicating a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Container holding hashbrowns in reach in cooler the corner side is cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dry storage shelves in the back.
36-73-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Bucket that is heavily soiled/brown. Operator changed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above mango syrup on shelf near Togo window. Drink also on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
61
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority- Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
High Priority- Observed: Toxic Substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray sanitizer stored on top of the box of single server next to the 2 door reach in freezer. The sani was moved to cleaning.
41-10-4
High Priority- Observed: vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/spitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow preventer device on the non chemical side of the spitter in the mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate- Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three compartment sink/warewashing mechanical or wiping cloths. Observed lack of a test kit for the quaternary ammonia in use
16-37-1
Basic- Observed: A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed no bathroom is available for customer use onsite, due to no water available to the single toilet.
32-09-4
Basic- Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor tiles on the front line have the grout worn away.
36-17-5
52
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cheese (59F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); eggs (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they were placed within last hour and moved to freezer to cool. Temp after cooling: cheese (39F - Cold Holding); egg (40F - Cold Holding); sausage (41F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (38F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of hot chocolate machine soiled. Manager directed employee to clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in front of mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets and interior frame soiled. Vent hood dusty and soiled. Monitor arm soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in hallway reach-in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two open containers of sprinkles with no lid. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cookline stained and soiled with greasy, dusty accumulation.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wiping cloth in use while sanitizer bucket empty. Manager prepared solution for bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizing bucket at 0ppm. Manager prepared solution (200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed. Manager placed license in frame on wall next to front counter within public view. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
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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 Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.
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