Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2023, Dunkin Donuts has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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. Female employee placed phone in back pocket then picked up container of milk without washing hands. Male employee at front counter touched order screen then picked up donuts with paper without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter: blue container of lactose free milk 46F. Manager placed in cooler upon inspector arrival. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water took more than five minutes to reach hand washing sink near ice machine, employee stated it always takes a long time after washing dishes.
27-18-4
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. Bodily fluid clean up kits were used and have not yet been replaced. Provided DBPR handout during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten bagel on prep table across from ware wash area. Discarded during this inspection. Also, empty bottle of orange juice on top of rack containing bread in walk in cooler. Discarded during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag with clothes on prep table over donut glaze. Moved during this inspection. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap under back door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind hot chocolate nozzle has brown slimy build up. Side walls of donut display has food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Trash bags on top shelf of rack used for packaged orders and boxes of tea. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Rack of bread and donuts next to drain board at triple sink. Employee is currently washing dishes. Rack was moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One blue towel on make table. Placed in bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink and on off valve on hose connection side missing backflow prevention devices. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee scooping ice with red polish on nails.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris inside drawer unit on cookline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink at front counter. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler containing milk.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under back door
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Spatula on soiled napkin near hand sink next to tea urns. **Repeat Violation**
10-04-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. One bucket on rack over splenda and tea infusers. One bucket on shelf over coffee syrup. Also, three buckets of sanitizing solution are dark in color and visible soiled. Also, one wet towel near tea machine not in sanitizer solution.
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tea filters in plastic bin with no lid on top of tea urns.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and glaze in donut prep area have no labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee scooping ice wearing a bracelet.
13-07-4
45
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed the dairy sure shot tube over 1" outside of refrigeration. A tube was pushed tight to the base of the milk dispenser to reduce space outside of the cold hold area. There are at least 6 tubes. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lack of a covered receptacle in the women,s restroom.
32-12-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” 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 43 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 11 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 roughly once per year on average.
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