Dunkin Donuts

14143 S Us Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32024

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Lake City facility scores 80, putting Dunkin Donuts on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Complaint Full

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

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 6, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after Y-splitter at mop sink.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin shelf soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris.

23-03-4

Sep 15, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin shelf soiled with scale and mold-like substance. Manager removed for cleaning. Interior reach-in cooler drawers, shelves, and bottom soiled with old food debris. Manager asked employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Food bin with old label attached over sink on storage rack. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tea filters not protected. Manager placed lid over container. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered items at baking area in containers with no label. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at four separate live flies throughout kitchen and storage area. **Repeat Violation**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach-in cooler drawers, shelves, and bottom. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Corner of food bins melted and cracked. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Opened case of dairy and coffee liner bags on floor. Manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-05-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents neared back door soiled with dust accumulation.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Underside of dairy dispenser soiled with food debris. Exterior of rolling sugar bin. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to containers at baking area.

16-46-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple powdered items at baking area in containers with no labels. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of orange juice on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 28, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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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 Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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