Dunkin Donuts
5285 69 St E, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105988
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 3 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Nov 6 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 6 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 6, 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 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
More time given
- First visitSep 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed Sanitizer spray bottle stored about bags of coffee beans in dry storage area.
Intermediate1
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 5 employees working without certified food manager present during inspection.
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed rolling container of sugar at service counter not labeled.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed handle on scoop stored in direct contact with sugar at service counter.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed coffee filters not inverted on make line.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor under 3 compartment sink soiled.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee drink stored in reach in cooler next to syrups in coffee station.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.