Dunkin Donuts

5216 Hardware Pl, Sebring, FL 33870

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Dunkin Donuts has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Sebring average 74, so Dunkin Donuts trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping face with both hands then put on glove and handle ready to eat foods and clean equipment. Manager retrained employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-10-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator working front counter handling money and return to kitchen add gloves without washing hands then.area preparing sandwiches. Manager retrained employees **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed water activated blender cleaner added to sink faucet is splitter with no backflow preventer at front counter. **Warning**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at front counter blocked by speedrack. Manager moved rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter or at ice machine area, no other handsinks in establishment. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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. Manager of store unable to provide proof that any employees have had food safety training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses. Inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-14-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beverage spoons stored in cloudy standing water at front counter. Manager removed water and washed spoons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea and coffee filters stored uncovered in open tray beside drive through window. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed under counter ice bin pulled out from under counter some and not covered observed loose white powders on counter above ice. **Warning**

08B-12-5

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

13-06-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook prepare food wearing watch.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Operator covered. Open boxes of crumble in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food toppings and drink powders with no common name label at front counter.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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 around two times per year on average.

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