DUNKIN DONUTS
201 US HWY 27 N, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-657-2465
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018058709 | Oct 12, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing order, employee took watch off.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in kitchen under milk dispenser.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor in back of walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice in ice machine, employee moved.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in men's restroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blue rags in hand wash sink, operator moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink by coffee urns and the hand wash sink by the donut case at front counter, employee replaced.
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 T. Peterson without proof of training.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed back of kitchen unable to dispense soap at the hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in up in walk in freezer on the floor underneath the fans.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in the dining room.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of ice under sugar and syrup dispensers not covered.
Apr 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at the front counter helping customer and then the food prep area, putting on gloves with no handwashing, educated on handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink by the side door.
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.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing over drain by the ice machine in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on mocha syrup on a shelve by the office, owner removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of Almond breeze on the floor in the walk in cooler and observed cases of drinks on the floor in dry storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in the dining room.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in front by warmer single service cups that were not inverted, employee moved.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of ice under sugar and syrup dispensers not covered.
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 3, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails washing dishes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Manager added towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Manager added soap.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard taped to front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing sandwiches with gold bracelet. Employee removed bracelet and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making sandwiches with no beard guard. Employee added beard guard and washed hands.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food debris and trash under counter handsink at front counter.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter tops beside condiments in use utensils over single service items.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Manager dumped.
Stored food not covered. Observed large container of ice stored at back prep uncovered.. Employee drink stored on top of partial lid. Observed frozen bagels open and uncovered in walk-in freezer. Manager covered items.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm)corrected to 300ppm. Manager added new bottle of solution to system and rechecked.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed frontline reach in prep top not maintaining foods at 41F or colder. chicken (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); egg (48F - Cold Holding) Manager states foods were put on the line no more than 1 hour ago. Removed some tomwalkin cooler to quickly recook to 41F within 4 hours and placed time to discard other foods still on reachin by1230pm
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Manager replaced towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Manager added soap.
Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed dog inside at front counter. Customer states to operator that it is a service animal.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed loose dust collected on AC vents and surrounding ceiling tiles at front counter.Manager states he put cleanup of this area on closing list.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook online with beard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at frontline reach on cooler broken and pulled loose causing unit to be unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder. Manager states gaskets are on order and are to arrive this weekend. Will use time as a public health control on these foods until unit is able to maintain temperatures at 41F or colder.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice bin left uncovered at back prep area.
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.