DUNKIN
1401 REID ST, Palatka FL 32177 · 386.328.2181
Last inspected Oct 31, 2025 · 11 visits since July 2023
SEP 23
JAN 24
MAR 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. At time of inspection both restrooms for establishment have backed up sewage visible on the ground around the toilets. Per operator plumber has been called to address the back up of sewage and the restrooms have been placed out of order.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024028748 | Mar 11, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Oct 31, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to provided proof of food handler training for employees, two Safestaff certificates present, one is for the person in charge at time of inspection the other not present at time of inspection. Four food handling employees present and proof of training for two available.
Aug 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled single service cup on floor then without hand washing prepared customer drink and bagged donuts.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter Latte/dairy dispenser tubing with residue build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink in kitchen/food prep areas.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to provided proof of food handler training for employees, two Safestaff certificates present, one is for the person in charge at time of inspection the other not present at time of inspection. Four food handling employees present and proof of training for two available.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on metal prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic containers stacked while wet on drain boards of three compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Drink stirrers stored in standing water at 72F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door gasket with mold like substance build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic pumps for syrup dispensers stored in box on floor in prep area.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler brewed tea from 8/27 uncovered.
Feb 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection operator unable to provide state approved food handler training only internal training.
Jan 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection operator unable to provide state approved food handler training only internal training.
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment sink hose hangs into sink. Operator has called for repair.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection operator unable to provide state approved food handler training only internal training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by the three compartment sink and office. No soap at hand wash sink closest the cook line. Operator waiting on soap dispensers to be delivered.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar container plastic container with no handle used as a scoop.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster overflowing and bags of trash on ground of dumpster enclosure.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep table and on shelf over prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at front counter closest entrance of the counter line missing ambient air thermometer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on cook line missing employee hand wash signage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door gasket with mold like substance spots.
Mar 11, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. At time of inspection both restrooms for establishment have backed up sewage visible on the ground around the toilets. Per operator plumber has been called to address the back up of sewage and the restrooms have been placed out of order.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink closest to the office area by the three compartment sink.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. At time of inspection no bathrooms available to the public due to sewage back up.
Mar 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ At time of inspection over 4 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present.
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in from outside, clock in and begin preparing drinks without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on the main cook line used as a dump sink by employee making beverages.
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/ At time of inspection over 4 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink closest to the rear exterior door. Operator provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler no date marking on, chicken, cheese, bagel minis or sausage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and light fixture over the prep area has build up of dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on the reach in cooler at the front counter. Employee soda cannon the back prep table station. Employee beverage stored over bagged single service to go boxes. Operator relocated all employees beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on hand wash sink and two compartment sink washboards at the front counter. Employee jacket stored on dry storage shelf in the prep area. Operator relocated the employee jackets.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors at front counter unsealed and worn by tiles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door gasket has mold like substance build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service carry out cups stored on the floor. Operator relocated the cups.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at the entrance to the prep area leaks into bucket when running. Per operator maintenance call has been placed for the hand wash sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the prep table at the front counter. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese and sausage at 47F in fliptop by drive through. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 4 hours, moved to another unit holding temperature.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible around door, not tight fitting.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Wear at floors at front line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stir spoons in water at 74F. Person in charge discarded.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster on site during inspection. Emailed to operator.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under hand wash sink in back kitchen.
Jul 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fliptop container of butter above fill line at 57F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty with no proof of CFM. Also, 4+ employees on duty with no CFM on duty.
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.