Dunkin
273 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624040
What drove the grade
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 29 complaint inspection1 basic (1 repeat)-2
- Safety score98
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitJul 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed cleaned utensils wet nesting at clean drain board on triple sink in warewash area.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
C75Routine inspection12 violations, 4 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employees wearing watches and bracelets.
More time given
- First visitJul 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee drinking water from personal cup in food prep area then handling single service cups to make customer drinks without first handwashing.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
Observed employee enter food prep area, wipe hands on pants, and then donned new gloves without first handwashing.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee touched shirt with gloved hands on hips while waiting at oven in kitchen and then handling clean food utensils without first hand washing.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee handling soiled green wiping cloth with gloved hands then handling cups to make customer drinks immediately afterwards without first handwashing.
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed employee rinsing small silver pitchers in hand sink in kitchen.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed four employees handling food and food utensils while no certified food manager present.
Basic6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Observed employee drinking water from personal cup in food prep area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed personal employee beverage stored at flip top cooler on shelf above cooked eggs.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employees wearing bracelets while preparing food and drinks for customers.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
1. Torn door gasket at Delfield single door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Observed soiled green wiping cloth stored on beverage prep counter in kitchen.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed several clear food containers wet nestling on clean drain board at triple sink in warewash area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.