Dunkin Donuts

1980 N Courtney Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to nine violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Merritt Island average 77, so Dunkin Donuts trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped cream (56F - Cold Holding) left on countertop in between uses **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near western unused service window. Used as dump sink. Coffee in well
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on underside of walk in freezer door is dragging on the ground **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler near walk in freezer door
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along walk in freezer door frame **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stirring spoons in soiled standing water at 61°F **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered/protected on make line **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
55
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter whipped cream (54F - Cold Holding).
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. Operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stirring spoons behind front counter net to coffee maker are in standing water at 72°F. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters are not being stored in protected manner. Operator placed in covered container **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for walk in freezer is damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along with door frame of walk in freezer and on floor at door entry.
14-69-4
64
Jun 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Digital lighting system is not functional
38-04-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four 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.