Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts six times, with records going back to 2023. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in hand washing sink across from kitchen ice machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager had employee close lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on dumpster pad behind building.
33-19-4
74
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled up pants, changed gloves without washing hands and proceeded to handle food items on make line. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on duty stated their certification expired in March.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to drive thru window. Manager had employee place towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter prep sink stained. Outside of water nozzle for tea machine next to ice machine. Walk-in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored over three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
61
May 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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 line: egg (128F - Hot Holding); omelet egg (117F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed on line 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Employee touched face and proceeded to handle unwrapped single service wrap. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves. Employee discarded wrap. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of hot water dispensers behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
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. Establishment has no proof of employee reporting responsibility.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Crunch topping on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dump sink behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter. Employee changed sanitizer water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go lids stored on floor behind office.
25-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach-in cooler next to drive thru.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler next to drive thru. Manager discarded drink.
12B-07-4
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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 Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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