Dunkin Donuts

226 Solana Rd #8, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “clean glasses”, showing up two times.

Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 64 falls below the Ponte Vedra Beach average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped cream (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from front counter, per employee crew, has been consistently taken in and out of cooler for several hours.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. From hose side of splitter at mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee making drinks with fake nails on make line without wearing gloves.

13-06-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee making drinks with bracelet and non plain ring on make line.

13-07-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee ate then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating in the back food prep area then begin to work with clean utensils at the front counter without washing hands between.

12A-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as a dump sink as evident by ice in the bottom of the hand wash sink in the prep area.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection six food handling employees present and no certified food manager present.

53A-05-6

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted/covered for protection. Employee inverted the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door has mold like substance spots on the door gasket.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the back food prep area.

12B-02-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box of plastic food pumps stored on the floor in front of the walk in cooler. Employee relocated the box of pumps. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection 2 employees with expired training from 01/2020.

53B-14-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on the side of the bulk ice bin not inverted or covered for protection. Operator hung the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Ponte Vedra Beach?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ponte Vedra Beach average of 75.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around four 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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