Dunkin Donuts

5000 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 31, 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.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “sanitizer bucket stored with food”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Margate restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

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/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 07/5/2023.

53A-03-7

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead insects in control device.

35A-06-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed male employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. operator correctly restraint hair. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on reach in cooler gasket unit # 5. Operator clean and sanitizer gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to various food items. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed several wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor. Operator placed containers in double buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-44-1

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 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 2 live flying insects landing on wall in prep area. -Observed Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices.

35A-02-6

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on container next to food items.

21-44-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed coffee filters not stored in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next food items. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed a female employee with long hair not effectively restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizer bucket stored with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

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 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 roughly once per year on average.

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