DUNKIN DONUTS
5216 HARDWARE PL, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-314-6888
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 five employees and no certified food manager on staff.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets and watch on in food preparation area, employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice, operator removed.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at front counter.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands and dry on pants.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of spic and span next to a box of sprinkles on a prep table in kitchen, employee moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in corner of front counter was blocked by bakers rack, employee moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink towards back of kitchen.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed employee use wrong test strips to check quaternary solution, educated on which one to use.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing orders, employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed milk on the floor in walk in cooler and cases of bagels on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice, employee moved.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in two of the reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in reach in cooler is soiled.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the paper towel dispensers in 2 handwashing sinks empty but stored on the shelf's. Operator stocked them.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance on the ice drop tray.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2401 N US HWY 27, Sebring — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 2401 N US HWY 27, Sebring — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator working front counter handling money and return to kitchen add gloves without washing hands then.area preparing sandwiches. Manager retrained employees
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. Observed employee wiping face with both hands then put on glove and handle ready to eat foods and clean equipment. Manager retrained employee.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed water activated blender cleaner added to sink faucet is splitter with no backflow preventer at front counter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at front counter blocked by speedrack. Manager moved rack.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter or at ice machine area, no other handsinks in establishment. Manager added paper towels.
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. Manager of store unable to provide proof that any employees have had food safety training.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses. Inverted.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beverage spoons stored in cloudy standing water at front counter. Manager removed water and washed spoons.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea and coffee filters stored uncovered in open tray beside drive through window. Manager covered
Stored food not covered. Observed under counter ice bin pulled out from under counter some and not covered observed loose white powders on counter above ice.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2401 N US HWY 27, Sebring — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front of store front counter. Manager provided paper towels at handsink
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 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. Inspector provided form at inspection via email.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees engaged in open food service dipping ice and mixing drinks with dangling bracelets and wrist bands. Manager had employees remove and wash hands.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector via email at inspection.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter which contains milk.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee/tea filters stored open and not protected at drive through window. Employee covered container of filters
Stored food not covered. Observed 3 boxes of bagels open in freezer and not recovered after opening. Manager recovered.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed ice bin half under counter under cream dispenser and exposed to drip age and splash when drinks are prepared. Splash observed on edges of ice container. Employees covered and wiped ice bin.
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.