Dunkin Donuts

16091 Nw Us 441, Alachua, FL 32615

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Sep 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Alachua restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee fixed foot pedal on kitchen hand washing sink and proceeded to prepare drinks without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands before preparing more drinks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and proceeded to prepare drinks behind front counter without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands before preparing more drinks. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-25-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar stored on floor behind front counter.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored in front counter cabinets with cases of sugar. Manager placed hat on shelf with other employee items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. End of partition wall between front counter and dish area.

36-24-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of open napkins stored on floor in drive thru area.

25-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler in drive thru area. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Dec 5, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee behind front counter washed hands with no soap. Manager stopped employee and had employee wash hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-20-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water nozzles on front counter coffee machine and drive thru coffee machine. Deflector plate inside of ice machine.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used front counter hand washing sink as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for establishment.

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to office. Manager moved drink to shelf below prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach-in cooler drawers beneath make table.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sinks throughout the kitchen soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer above make line: hash browns (110F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item placed in warmer 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed item in toaster to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in prep area.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used front counter hand washing sink as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

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/. Establishment had six employees working with no certified food manager on site. Certified food manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

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 employee reporting responsibility available.

11-26-1

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bin in front of ice machine. Manager turned container over. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Alachua?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Alachua average of 75.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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 around two times per year on average.

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