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DUNKIN DONUTS # 353104

8809 W WATERS AVENUE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-886-3500

Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats33
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3917673
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line: Cold holding: sliced white cheddar 58 F, sausage patty 53 F, turkey patty 54 F, sour cream 61 F. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2020000846Sep 13, 2020Jan 31, 2020$320

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance in ice machine across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom facility not clean.
Basic/32-07-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed above 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk in soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
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Old food stuck to clean containers Observed stained containers, and food debris on cooking pans.
Basic/16-48-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors observed soiled floors in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-10-4
The state's own report →
Apr 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In back kitchen adjacent to walking cooler.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager certification missing for Jeania Jackson.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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. Missing for 4 employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink adjacent to walkin cooler.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled at drive thru window. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above food equipment. Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handles on cookline. Employee removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In back kitchen adjacent to walking cooler.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink not inverted or hanging.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink at front service area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line: Cold holding: sliced white cheddar 58 F, sausage patty 53 F, turkey patty 54 F, sour cream 61 F. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes and coffee in handwash sink at front service area. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at kitchen blocked by mop and mop bucket. Employee relocated mop bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Anthony Cortes. No manager on duty at time of inspection, employee couldn't provide proof of training.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. No manager on duty at time of inspection, employee couldn't provide proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop in ice bin at drive thru window.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink at front service area.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning

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.