Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
95
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees beverages on back prep tables near ice machine. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Observed employee training certificates for employees not present at the time of routine inspection.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Inspector observed ice in hand sink in front counter area. Discussed with manager.
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. No proof of employee reporting agreement for employee currently engaging with food or food preparation at the time of inspection. Discussed/Emailed manager DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with pink mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of water softener stored on the floor next to ice machine.
08B-38-4
67
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Manger moved spray bottle of dissolver to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixing spoons near espresso machine stored in dirty standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near drive thru register. Manager filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handles near reach in cooler by drive thru soiled. Manager sanitized and wiped down oven handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle inside woman's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink near prep table by drive thru. Manager moved drink to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table near drive thru. Manager moved purse to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers went nesting near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler near drive thru.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice bin near front counter register area. Manager moved ice scoop to designated spot. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Utensil to cut food stored in between equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with mold like debris in reach in coolers throughout front counter and drive thru area.
23-03-4
43
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in dining room counter area, 1 live fly near hand sink in front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in rear prep area used to dump ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in front counter area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup no handle used to scoop bulk sugar. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee located license and printed and displayed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over nuts and sprinkles. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jewelry on shelf over prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler under prep table.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has burnt on food debris near front counter area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler soiled with mold like debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on counter in front and on side not covered.
25-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
45
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. 4 food handlers missing training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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