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DUNKIN

119 N FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 3152830814

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1623880
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
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. 1. Observed employees wearing personal wiping bare hands on pants then handling single service cups to make customer drinks without first handwashing. 1. Observed employee touching shirt with bare hands on hips, then handling ice scoop to scoop ice without first handwashing.
High priority/12A-28-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees wearing personal cup of ice water stored on beverage prep counter next to customer drinks and food utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees wearing drinking a cup of ice water in the food prep area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing rings with set stones and bracelets while handling food and food utensils. Employees removed during inspection.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets at two door reach in cooler in prep area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in food prep area. Per operator sanitizer bucket at dispenser was empty. Operator replaced sanitizer and remade sanitizer buckets, tested at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Aug 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed splitter and blender container rinser attached to hand sink faucet and stored in basin of hand sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in freezer door.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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 food employee wiping hands on pants then handling a clean cup and filling it with ice at front counter.
High priority/12A-28-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed in reach in cooler unit next to Hashbrown freezer in prep area, Cooked sausage (70F) and cooked chicken (55F). Not prepared or portioned today. Food in unit less than one hour per operator. Operator moved to two door reach in cooler to rapid chill to 41F or below. 2. Observed in prep area, Bacon, no fully crisped (60F), cooked eggplant (60F), and cooked sausage (56F). Not prepared or portioned today. Food in unit less than one hour per operator. Employee forgot to turn unit power on. Operator moved to two door reach in cooler to rapid chill to 41F or below.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed splitter and blender container rinser attached to hand sink faucet and stored in basin of hand sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal lunches stored on shelf above milk in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on reach in freezer door.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed milk spilled on bottom shelf of two door reach in cooler in prep area.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in standing water in mop bucket at mop sink. Operator removed mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at the hand sink at the front counter.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary at 0ppm at triple sink in ware wash area. Observed empty container connected to hose at triple sink. Operator replaced quaternary at the triple sink and retested at 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 seven employees working with food or food utensils at the time of inspection. No current Certified Food Manager on duty.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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. Two new employees working with food hired less than 60 days at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed three sanitizer buckets in prep area and at hand sink, quaternary at 0ppm. Observed empty container connected to hose at quaternary dispenser. Operator replaced quaternary and retested sanitizer at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed opened container of Almond milk 56F, placed on food prep table under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than one hour per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill to 41F or below.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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. One new employee working with food hired less than 60 days.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, observed etc on floor in front of mop sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler in prep area.
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket Delfield reach in cooler at front prep counter.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.