Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Dunkin Donuts' 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker installed incorrectly. Breaker should be after the splitter, not before.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails working front counter. Employee washed hands and added gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler light not working. Repairman needed new part will be fixed within 5 days. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee / tea filters on stand hanging beside coffee /tea machines uncovered at front and back of house. Operator states Dunkin Corporate requires this set up.
25-05-4
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuume breaker on open ended splitter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback splitter installed on mop sink with no vacuum breaker.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working one hired over a year ago John Minshew and has had no employee food safety training. Second employee hired less than 60 days. Viewed trading of other employees provided by Safe Staff **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback person in charge,Serve Safe Manager, unable to show proof of any employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter handsink beside sandwich line. Handsink at back warewash and prep area with no paper towels available. No handsink in establishment that has soap and paper towel provisions. No handwashing taking place. Shift manager arrived and replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 observed handsink at main counter with no hand towels. And unable to dispense soap. Handsink at warewash / back prep with no paper towels. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At inspection two employees on site neither have signed the Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback no proof that employees have been informed of their responsibilities to report illness. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter at beverage line. Shift manager arrived and replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 unable to dispense soap at front counter handsink. **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with full beards and no beard guards on place handling open foods dipping ice blending drinks and making sandwiches. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 observed employee with full beard dispensing donuts and mixing beverages with no beard guard. **Admin Complaint**
13-04-4
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple cans of whipped dairy containers and oat and almond milk held out of temperature on counter. oat milk (73F - Cold Holding); almond milk (71F - Cold Holding) , Operator in charge unsure of how long they were stored on counter. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple cans of whipped dairy containers and oat and almond milk held out of temperature on counter. oat milk (73F - Cold Holding); almond milk (71F - Cold Holding) , Operator in charge unsure of how long they were stored on counter. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuume breaker on open ended splitter. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed contact customer hands exchanging money then put on gloves and handle ready to eat foods without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash coffee mixing pitcher in handsink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter handsink beside sandwich line. Handsink at back warewash and prep area with no paper towels available. No handsink in establishment that has soap and paper towel provisions. No handwashing taking place. Shift manager arrived and replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At inspection two employees on site neither have signed the Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter at beverage line. Shift manager arrived and replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working one hired over a year ago John Minshew and has had no employee food safety training. Second employee hired less than 60 days. Viewed trading of other employees provided by Safe Staff **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with full beards and no beard guards on place handling open foods dipping ice blending drinks and making sandwiches. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed nonhandled to go plastic cups used to scoop ice and stored in ice bin at front counter. **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed dirt and gloves and trash scattered around floor behind front counter. **Warning**
36-73-4
29
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At call back no proof of training can be provided. Employees state that they have only received Dunkin video training. Employee working for 4 years. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing over dishwash 3 bay sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable or easily cleanable. Observed panel in walk-in cooler sprung up from floor and food debris and trash under panel. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. **Warning**
53A-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink blocked by sanitizer bucket at front counter . Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup in ice bin used to scoop ice. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing over dishwash 3 bay sink. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over 3 bay sink. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under panel of flooring that was loose in walk-in cooler. Proof of Current pest control. No other insects observed. Manager removed dead roach and cleaned and sanitized area. COS per DTartaglione. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable or easily cleanable. Observed panel in walk-in cooler sprung up from floor and food debris and trash under panel. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed storing spoon in standing cloudy water at 78F. Employee states normal procedure is for cups of water are reused and spoons are dipped into water and then stored in empty cup. Reviewed allergy awareness and procedures for emptying cups. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
37
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at front counter used as dump sink as evidenced by coffee pooled in basin.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handsink no paper towels. No paper towels at handsink at 3 bay sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed second front counter handsink blocked by container stored on basin.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long beard preparing food and drinks, dipping ice.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed single service plastic cup used as ice scoop at front counter.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in walk-in freezer and dry storage area with no light shield or cover.
38-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed drink powders at front counter with no label stating common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with hair to shoulders and hat on only. Loose hair swinging as food is prepared. Needs tie back.
13-02-4
55
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bin soiled with beverage splash, milk dispenser with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used as dumpsink as evidenced by heavy coffee stains on handsink and accumulation of ice in basin at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Observed old coffee grounds in mechanisms of utensil/dispenser in clean dish rack.
16-45-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoops stored on ice with handles on contact with ice n multiple bins.
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice bins at front counter with multiple splash stains on them along opening. Ice bin left open during non use. Possible contamination of ice through splash.
08B-12-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 64 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 five violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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 three times per year on average.
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