Dunkin Donuts

5245 Us Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32967

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts has been inspected four times since 2022. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up on oven door handles. Manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at front counter milk cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Brown sugar and white sugar on prep table **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink In women's restroom . Front counter hand sink is unable to dispense paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs quat test strips for 3 bay sink. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone charging on prep table next to ice bin **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice bucket on top of ice bin stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

53A-05-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets. Front small reach in cooler to the right

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Hash browns. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Standing water in hand wash sink drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Sink draining slowly **Corrected On-Site**

29-19-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to cooler used as a dump sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

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 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 roughly once per year on average.

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