Dunkin Donuts

17276 Ne Us Hwy 301, Waldo, FL 32694
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Dunkin Donuts has four inspections in the public record. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Dunkin Donuts' 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar container with no product labeling.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on center prep table. Employee relocated the speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
78
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/22 at the time of inspection. Person in charge called district manager during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small maketop on line butter 51F. Item is Sitting on ledge of unit above fill line. Discussed the possibility of holding on time with operator. In double door reach in cooler cream, cream cheese, cheese 45-49F . Ambient temperature of unit got down to 43.9F during inspection. Person in charge states unit has been opened and closed frequently this morning. Sausage in unit temping at 43F. Person in charge will monitor temperatures and move items to other units if temperature does not come down. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 on duty working for 2-3 months with no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a large number of dead insects in light shields in back and front line.
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In front prep area ceiling tiles are porous. Also vents at front line soiled.
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible on left side of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers at clean dish area wet nesting. Person in charge separated during inspection. Also, ice buckets not inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Waldo?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Waldo average of 86.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three 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 roughly once per year on average.