Dunkin Donuts

898 Ne Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Among Palm Bay restaurants, the typical score is 76; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
95
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's bathroom out of order. Has repair man working on fixing toilet **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
82
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of handwash sink used as dump sink next to 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink behind glass door drink cooler Handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine at the bottom of the deflector **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on top of ice machine
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pepsi can on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler- under creamer Handles on reach in cooler in back prep area has broken handles with sharp edges **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in bottom corner of back door under door handle
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 icing buckets stored on floor next to prep table. Boxes on floor in reach in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasonings and toppings on prep table not labeled
02D-01-5
52
Nov 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink next to the triple sink used for purposes other than handwashing, has dirty towels, sanitizer buckets and knife in it
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink next to sandwich make table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and pan holding scooper soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Stand up #2 reach-in cooler has broken handles with sharp edges and condenser leaking water
14-11-5
Basic - Gaskets on walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler next to the drive thru window heavily soiled with food debris and mold-like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Pans next to triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of tall reach-in-cooler #2
29-49-6
61
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at 2 of 3 sinks. Use napkins to dry hands **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Natasha Shaw
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler back. Handles on door missing broken
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
10-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food. Shift lead Employee at window
13-03-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around two 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.