Dunkin Donuts

3920 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live fly insects inside management office
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee pot inside front hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Allison
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to to go drink boxes. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on front prep table. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice coffee no cover. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cups on prep tables front of restaurant. All items moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine has a small leak from bottom.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in front of ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not not covered manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 soap provided at handwash sink. -in female's restroom Operator replenished soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling in kitchen has accumulation of dust **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice bucket on ice machine Operator inverted during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -hand bag on shelf at drive-through window with food items served to the public Operator moved bag during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in make table at prep station next to turbo ovens **Warning**
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. -pitcher handle in sugar container at exit door Operator moved from sugar during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in water at 73 degrees Fahrenheit at front counter Operator corrected to 180 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers above three compartment sink Operator removed labeled during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -at coffee station Operator moved wiping cloth bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container a exit door Operator labeled during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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.