Dunkin Donuts

7942 N Tamiami Tr, Sarasota, FL 34243
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected”, which has been cited three times.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved milk. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
82
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available for triple sink. I tested it at QT 200ppm. Operator stated she will order. I left her some strips for testing.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted at coffee station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
82
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 employee illness forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted at coffee station.
25-06-4
82
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six 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 Sarasota?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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.