Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
61
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee touched face/hair and then engaged” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Lake Worth restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 wiped mouth with hand and after without washing hands employee put on gloves amid handled bagel, discussed with operator who educated employee and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding unit hash browns (105F - Hot Holding) per operator product prepared approximately 30 minutes ago, discussed with operator who reheated product in microwave to 165F+. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen on shelf next to 3 compartment sink cleaning solution for drink dispensers stored above clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator who removed products. Bottle of cleaning tablets stored directly on top of coffee maker, discussed with operator who removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed its operator to clean and sanitize shelves.
22-16-4
61
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 wiped face with hand and after without washing hands employee put on gloves to handle customer donuts, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 2 live flying insects landing on donut storage rack, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize area. In kitchen approximately 1 flying insect landing on counter next to hand washing sink by coffee brewer, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insect and clean and sanitize. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach crawling on wall above mop sink next to oven in food preparation area. In kitchen approximately 1 live roach crawling on floor next to stack of empty milk crates next to oven in food preparation area. Discussed with operator who killed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 2 dead roaches under counter where hot Holding unit is located, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen employee personal beverage with no lid stored on food preparation table next to coffee brewing machine, discussed with operator who removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
58
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. At Frontline; Employee wiped nose with hands then handled eggs without washing hands. Advised operator who spoke with employee Employee wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; hash browns (104F - Hot Holding) Per operator item held for less then an hour Advised to reheat to 165+F Operator reheated to 165+F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At Triple Sink; Employee washed hands at triple sink Advised operator Operator spoke with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Advised operator who removed
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. At kitchen; Large plastic container of sugar stored directly under fly catching machine Advised operator who removed.
08B-37-4
61
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change tasks (pull trash can to her station, with gloves on, clean her station with a paper towel, and then remove and apply new gloves without hand washing). Manager noticed and corrected. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed that Operator has a probe thermometer, however not currently working. Operator added new batteries. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed only the 2022 license in office.
50-09-4
64
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed broken HWS at prep station in back of kitchen. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator had area cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “employee touched face/hair and then engaged” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 76.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around three 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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