Dunkin Donuts
5216 Hardware Pl, Sebring, FL 33870 · Permanent Food Service · License 3801208
What drove the grade
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection2 intermediate, 4 basic (2 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 21, 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 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
- First visitJul 22, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 five employees and no certified food manager on staff.
Basic4
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed handle of ice scoop in ice, operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employee with bracelets and watch on in food preparation area, employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at front counter.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.