Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
25
Score
Going back to 2023, Dunkin Donuts has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 16 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Dunkin Donuts' 25 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located between oven and walk in cooler.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee entered kitchen and picked up knife and placed inside holder and removed covers from food in reach in make table without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled container/equipment. Label stickers lying in direct contact with portioned eggs on sheet pan. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Clorox cleaner on prep table over donut toppings. Cans of aerosol snow on shelf over dry storage items near office. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris inside reach in drawer cooler. Food contact portion of knife holder soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Roll cart in front of hand washing sink at front counter. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Missing for eight employees employed for over 60 days.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near make table. Hand washing sink near office. Refilled during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on shelf over black pepper seasoning. Jacket on prep table over donut toppings. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing bracelets while making food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris under tables across from make table. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Handle of knife at make table is melted and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around doors on bottom of make table soiled with black substance. Exterior of ice bin near drive thru window soiled with food debris. Shelves at front counter soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer in bucket near drive thru window is grey in color. Refreshed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Filters at front counter on top of bag. Filters near walk in cooler not protected.
25-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over make table. Employee discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
25
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Female employee touched nose with gloved hands then continued to prepare food without changing gloves and washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Male employee touched headset with hair all around it then began making a coffee drink without washing hands. **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Male employee counted money then packaged donuts without washing hands. Male employee touched cardboard box in dry storage area to retrieve sleeve of lids then made coffee drink without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Female employee on cash register adjusted pants and touched order screen then made coffee drinks without washing hands. **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
74
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Male employee counted money then packaged donuts without washing hands. Male employee touched cardboard box in dry storage area to retrieve sleeve of lids then made coffee drink without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Female employees adjusted glasses with gloved hands then continued to prepare food without washing hands and changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female employee scratched head then put on gloves and began making sandwiches without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Female employee touched nose with gloved hands then continued to prepare food without changing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water nozzle at drive thru has lime build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Female employee squeezed toping into cup of hash browns with long fingernails and no glove.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals. Large bag of meow mix cat food in office. **Repeat Violation**
35A-11-4
Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Female employee making sandwiches is continuously sniffling while making sandwiches.
11-12-4
Basic - Blue tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Blue tape on partition in drawer cooler on cookline.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets and rings while preparing food and drinks.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Double doors in dining area has small gap at bottom of door. Back door has small gap at bottom of door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has food debris and packaging at front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid over sugar is cracked.
14-38-4
30
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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