Dunkin Donuts

2450 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Dunkin Donuts has been inspected six times since 2022. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Mar 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for South Daytona sits at 62, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Oct 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. New employees with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Tiles stuck to wall but no grout, not smooth and easily cleanable **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
82
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled customer cup with water from hand sink, then added cream and coffee. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. New employees with no food handler training **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters last changed 2/2023 **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand sink blocked by mop bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under three compartment sink **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. In dumpster enclosure - large curbed concrete pad with leaves and mosquito larvae **Warning**
35A-12-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 under counter coolers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Approximately 10 ppm cl corrected to 50 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
52
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
86
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee did not wash hands before using deli paper to pack donuts **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken poblano 44F, turkey sausage 46F, bacon 47F. In cooler less than 4 hours per operator. Operator removed to cooler and replaced with fresh product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -ladies room mirror soiled **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -mens room **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink in handsink area by beverage station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -watch **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -mixing spoons in 91F. Water dumped by operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -outdoor mop sink area next to dumpster heavily soiled with debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in reach-in-cooler. -puddle underneath left side of reach in cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. -mens room light non functional, operator states that work order has been submitted **Warning**
38-10-4
47
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb in dumpster enclosure with white hose attached, end of hose submerged in standing water. -hose bibb with splitter over mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine lightly soiled with black, mold-like substance, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in dishwashing area blocked by brooms, operator moved brooms **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in cooler next handwash sink in food prep area **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of round sugar containers soiled -walk in cooler door gasket soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk in cooler fan covers soiled -mop sink soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -discarded tires, bicycle, various trash on ground behind dumpster
33-19-4
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is higher than the South Daytona average of 62.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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.