Dunkin Donuts #43

3280 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Dunkin Donuts #43 has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Dunkin Donuts #43 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
86
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Coffee station soiled at time of inspection. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-35-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
53B-05-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Gasket torn in Delfield low boy container in front counter next to ice bin.
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Fan guard soiled with dust inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
50
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee prepping back up sliced American cheese to be placed inside walk in cooler for later use with bare hands in prep station. Told employee to wash hands and put on gloves. Per manager, new employee hired, advised manager on proper training for new employees. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. See stop sale
09-20-5
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees with bare hands. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee prepping back up sliced American cheese to be placed inside walk in cooler for later use with bare hands in prep station. Told employee to wash hands and put on gloves. Per manager, new employee hired, advised manager on proper training for new employees. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. See stop sale
01B-12-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Manager told employee to wash hands in hand washing sink only. Employee complied **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil in front counter. Operator remade **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken in men restroom.
32-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts #43 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts #43 on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Dunkin Donuts #43 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Dunkin Donuts #43 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Dunkin Donuts #43's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts #43 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts #43 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 #43 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts #43 is inspected around two times per year on average.