DUNKIN DONUTS
817 SE 17TH STREET, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-817-6292
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
SEP 24
SEP 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee station- hand wash not available for employees, used as utensils and blender wash. Plan review approved as employee-hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.coffee station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employees bathroom. Employee provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of plastic cot with single service ketchup. Manager removed.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm), employee made new sanitizer solution, quaternary at 200 ppm.
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Cook line- Flip top-; sausages patties (47F - Cold Holding); turkey patties (48F - Cold Holding); fried eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator food held less than 4 hours, employee moved all time temperature control food and stored on cold holding cooling drawers. Ice added for a quick chill
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line- large garbage can in front, employee removed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top- cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup inside container of sugar, employee removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm). Manager made new solution- quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid inside either unisex restrooms.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink slow to drain, next to cook line.
Sep 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler next to coffee makers - chicken patties (52F - Cold Holding); turkey sausage (51F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed items in freezer for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used for dumping, located in front of ice machine.
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 6 employees on duty with no manager present.
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed in lobby - non service dog. Manger asked costumer to leave establishment.
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. Observed 4 employees on duty with no proof of training.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at female restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and bag stored on dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
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.