DUNKIN
195 US HWY 27, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863-531-3194
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
MAR 25
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JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 30 round egg (50F - Cold Holding), 15 chicken fillet (50F - Cold Holding); 25/sausage (53F - Cold Holding) on line. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019063647 | Dec 19, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice machine/beverage equipment not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. Two and a half bins of ice that was made pre rescinded water notice of 7/7/2026 at 10:00. Ice bins per tag from maintenance were cleaned on 7/6. Operator removed ice and has called maintenance to come clean.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Two and a half bins of ice that was made pre rescinded water notice of 7/7/2026 at 10:00. Ice bins per tag from maintenance were cleaned on 7/6. Operator removed ice and has called maintenance to come clean. 15 gallons of coffee made pre boil water notice being rescinded were removed from service.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Two and a half bins of ice that was made pre rescinded water notice of 7/7/2026 at 10:00. Ice bins per tag from maintenance were cleaned on 7/6. Operator removed ice and has called maintenance to come clean. 15 gallons of coffee made pre boil water notice being rescinded were removed from service. Warning**
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and soda can unopened on table. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit that holds soda and milk.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee cups stored at cashier station with open end facing customer not covered. Operator placed lids on cup facing customers.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed nose and prepared drink for customer. Employee was educated about hand washing and washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Sanitation bucket stored with coffee syrups and flavors on make line. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know which type of test strips to use in triple sink. Operator used chlorine test strips at first. Operator was educated on which test strips to use, which were quaternary.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cash out station. Paper towels were placed at location.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer was not functioning. Operator changed battery and thermometer still did not function. Operator stated they will go purchase one today.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in food preparation area, employee moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a beard guard, manager gave the employee one.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and containers not air drying correctly on the shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the walk in freezer door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pans on the shelf in the kitchen.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored at coffee creamer and flavored syrup station. Operator removed.
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. Operator had two employees sign agreement.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink area. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair: gasket at cashier reach in cooler torn. Operator will replace, will order.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at line handwashing sink. Operator placed at location.
Sep 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and started making coffee. Operator educated employee whom washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 30 round egg (50F - Cold Holding), 15 chicken fillet (50F - Cold Holding); 25/sausage (53F - Cold Holding) on line. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 30 round egg (50F - Cold Holding), 15 chicken fillet (50F - Cold Holding); 25/sausage (53F - Cold Holding) on line. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: wiping cloth in sink on line. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink, operator removed containers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind dual ice machines.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in back prep area. Operator placed at location.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at prep table, with boxes and equipment in front of sink.
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. Not all employees have signed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee was drinking at cash out station by food, prepared orders. Operator removed drink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind dual ice machines.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Operator brought syrups,and other food items out to front area and sat case on the floor. I requested another operator to remove and set somewhere other than the floor, which was being swept.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, sink used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in basin. Operator educated employees and cleaned out.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by sink with torn gasket. Operator will order gasket.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels by manager office. Operator placed toilet be trash can at location.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at the triple sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted or protected. Operator stored correctly.
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.