Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Wellington restaurant scores 71. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
39
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touch cellphone then handled cup filled with beverage to serve; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scour pad stored inside hand wash sink and behind faucet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. 2 employees employed less than 60 days. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outer surface of oven and table that oven sits on soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
52
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
90
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit: cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored since 30 mins. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. Operator moved to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Donuts that were contaminated by flies landing on them: 2 pink glazed donut with sprinkles 1 brown glazed donut with sprinkles 3 glazed donut balls See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 15 flies flying around at front counter near donut case. Approximately 20 flies flying around in donut storage case, some landing on wall and columns inside donut case,4 landing on pink and a brown glazed donut with sprinkles, donut balls Approximately 5 flying around at dry storage area of restaurant. See stop sale for donuts. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle wiping cloth from wiping cloth bucket with solution then began preparing drinks at beverage area; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
47
Jan 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect seen at the front counter prep area. 1 small flying insect seen flying over hand wash sink area at front counter. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: 5 small live flying insects in donut case landing on donuts. See stop sale for donuts. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in flip top cooler unit: cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); chicken wrap (49F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese croissant (49F - Cold Holding); bread with cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored from overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in flip top cooler unit: cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); chicken wrap (49F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese croissant (49F - Cold Holding); bread with cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator, items stored from overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect seen at the front counter prep area. 1 small flying insect seen flying over hand wash sink area at front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator ate something then handled clean ice scoop; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-05-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. At front line area: Floors soiled with coffee and food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Male bathroom has torn toilet paper pieces on the floor.
32-07-4
50
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front line Hand sink next to sand which make table
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dispenser area of espresso machine
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and front line
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid
14-11-5
78
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. oat milk (69F - Cold Holding)on front counter. Operator states oat milk out for less than Four hours. Ice bath created for milk. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At end of front counter **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Eggs and sausage thawing at room temperature on cooling rack
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above prep table
36-34-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Wellington?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Wellington average of 71.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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