Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
82
Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected eight times since 2022. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Sep 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score is in line with the Bradenton average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door from kitchen with a broken self-closer. Maintenance personnel where in the building at the time of the inspection and repaired the self closer on the exit door.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coffee stirring spoon in water 125F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed utensils being stored in standing water 133F, at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior exit door from kitchen, with broken self closer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed self closer on exterior exit door from kitchen still broken and not self-closing. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
90
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spic and span cleaner on shelf next to single serve napkins. Employee removed cleaner.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee brought sanitizer from another store. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brian H, Kyle L, Jane H all hired over 4 months ago have no proof of any food handlers training.
53B-02-5
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. Observed no signed employee signed health agreements. Operator printed and had employees read and sign health agreements. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees without hair restraints. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup-up in walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coffee stirring spoon in water 125F.
10-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior exit door from kitchen, with broken self closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed dirt women's and men's room with garbage on floors.
32-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage receptacle in women's room without a lid.
32-12-5
41
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee failed to dry hands after washing and handled single service cup. Employee discarded cup. Employee washed and dried hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-18-4
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. Employee handled broom and dust pan then single service cups with out washing hands. Employee discarded cup and washed hands. Employee handled their phone then handled single service cups (approximately 6 cups). Employee discarded cups and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed hand outs.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed hand outs.
11-27-4
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/ Observed 4 employees engaged in food handling with no CFM on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand wash sink near donuts across from hot holding station. Employee put paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
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. Emailed handouts.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at employee hand wash sink across from soda refrigerator by cashier station. Employee put container of soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer on box of ice cream. Employee removed ice build up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle into ice at front counter ice bin and ice machine in dry storage area. Employee removed handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Espresso dispensing machine at front counter. Observed soiled milk dispensing machine at front counter and drive thru area. Observed metal shelves in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
30
Aug 11, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around the door of walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Jul 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed only copies of food handler training provided for all employees.
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in dry storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing 1 ceiling tiles in back kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Under condenser and exterior of boxes of food.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar. Manager removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at the wait station. Manager removed utensil to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door of the establishment.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket reading quaternary ammonium 00ppm, Manager replaced sanitizer solution new reading 200ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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