Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
612 10 St E, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105212
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic (1 repeat)-26
- Administrative complaint on Aug 26, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 27, 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 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
More time given
- First visitAug 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed the following items in make table reach in cooler above 41°F: Sliced Cheese (51°F - Cold Holding); Butter (53°F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52°F - Cold Holding); Chicken Filet (47°F - Cold Holding); Sausage (49°F - Cold Holding); Fried Egg (45°F - Cold Holding). All items placed in reach in cooler at 6:30am per Person In Charge. Person In Charge placed items on ice.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed chemical cleaning tablets stored next to food handler gloves on dry storage shelf near walk in cooler. Person In Charge corrected storage.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed coolatta dispenser soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near ice cream reach in freezer.
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 proof of certified food manager for establishment. Observed 4 employees working without certified food manager.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed box of hash browns stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed stirring spoons stored in standing water at coffee stations.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed scoop handle in direct contact with ice under drive thru service counter.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed scoop without handle stored inside of sprinkle container in dry storage area.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.