Dunkin Donuts

7605 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled payment from guest in drive thru and put on gloves to make sandwich without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water nozzle of coffee machine in drive thru. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain next to back door.

29-18-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of ham stored in reach-in cooler across from make line. **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and sweater stored above flour bins in prep area. Manager moved items to office. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash around dumpster behind building.

33-19-4

Basic - Ice bucket improperly stored. Ice bucket on ice machine not inverted.

10-14-5

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining room and began scooping ice without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer above make table: sausage (123F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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/. Four employees working with no certified food manager on site.

53A-05-6

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in front of donut display behind front counter. Manager had employee finish eating in the dining room. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored on shelf above pan for employee food in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded employee food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler beneath make station.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from three compartment sink. Manager placed container in dish area to be rehashed. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Croissants stored on rack in back of kitchen. Manager placed pan on top of croissants. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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