Dunkin Donuts

5285 69 St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Palmetto restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on "U" fitting at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no filter dating on water filters.
29-28-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster on site.
51-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack on shelf next to food. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing I watch while preparing food. Manager had employee remove. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on U splitter on mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written documentation.
11-26-1
78
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
Jul 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
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 Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.