Dunkin Donuts

4279 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near front counter; cooked eggs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs and cheese (49F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wraps (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near ice machine used to store food containers. Operator removed food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 has 5 employees with no certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter and back prep area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with cracks leaking. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice bags stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at front counter. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area near by dry storage. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Multiple employees wearing jewelry and watches other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
43
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary in three compartment sink at 0ppm. Discussed need for sanitizer Thor ware washing and Operator is substituting bleach temporarily to use as sanitizer. They have proper test kit to measure concentration levels and bleach is at 100ppm in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilet in Men's bathroom not flushing. Operator has part to repair. Waiting on maintenance to replace part. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on front counter uncovered. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket for wash cloths. Operator substituted bleach temporarily for wash cloths. Bleach is at 100pp. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed used plastic cup in hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed cup from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to ice machine. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean plastic seasoning shaker above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on top of coffee machines by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
70
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid on wire shelf next to manager office. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink by drive through window blocked with to go containers stored on top of it. Operator moved items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used to scoop ice under front counter.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on counter across from coffee urns. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dry coffee pumpkin crust crumbles in an unlabeled plastic container. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

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