Dunkin Donuts

17852 Aprile Dr, Lutz, FL 33558

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to eight violations per visit.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Dunkin Donuts' 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touched trash can without hand wash than starting engaged making coffee, discussed with operator and she washed hand properly and put gloves on, discarded the coffee filter she touched, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employees with artificial nails and nail polish without gloves while engaged food preparation, manager asked them to wash hand properly and put gloves on, **Warning**

13-06-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Donuts rack blocked hand sink in front line, operator removed the rack **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any stated approved food safety training of employees **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle drinks in reach in cooler by prep table, operator removed it. **Warning**

12B-13-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put beard guard on **Warning**

13-04-4

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink by coffee making station p. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup being washed in hand washing sink

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of prep table **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled by oven/ microwaves

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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