DUNKIN DONUTS
5227 EHRLICH RD, Tampa FL 33624 · 813-968-3100
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in back storage area. Operator removed 1 fly during time of inspection time of inspection. 6 live bees inside establishment with 1 bee on donut display case landed on donut.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed, turkey sausage, egg bites, and breaded chicken, above 56 f inside make cooler next to oven, items had been in the cooler since 6 am, temps taken at 10 am,operator removed items, from the line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed, turkey sausage, egg bites, and breaded chicken, above 56 f inside make cooler next to oven, items had been in the cooler since 6 am, temps taken at 10 am,operator removed items, from the line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine next to oven soiled with mold like substance.
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans of chocolate sauce, pine apple sauce, caramel sauce, manager removed items from store inventory.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insects in the dry storage area. Discussed removing flying insect from establishment.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed, turkey sausage, egg bites, and breaded chicken, above 56 f inside make cooler next to oven, items had been in the cooler since 6 am, temps taken at 10 am,operator removed items, from the line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed, turkey sausage, egg bites, and breaded chicken, above 56 f inside make cooler next to oven, items had been in the cooler since 6 am, temps taken at 10 am,operator removed items, from the line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to bagel display shelf, with filter attachment for a coffee machine in the sink. Employee moved items off out of the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/, certified food manager arrived at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine next to oven soiled with mold like substance.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food in walk in freezer on the floor, boxes of cream cheese on the floor in walk in cooler, and a box of juice mix on the floor in the dry food storage room, manager moved items off of the floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted, inspector emailed the manager an educational packet with a choking poster included, manager printed out the poster and hung it up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelf, soiled with spilled coffee. Manager had employee clean cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of paper cups stored on floor in the dry storage room close triple sink, employee placed the box of cups on a shelf.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the sanitizer buckets testing at 0ppm on the line. Manager had employee remake line.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash a butter spreader at Employee handwash sink located adjacent to hot hold unit. Employee did not wash with soap or sanitize utensil. Discussed with employee, employee obtained new utensil during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue scrub stored inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to drive-thru station. Employee removed scrub during time of inspection. Observed an employee wash a butter spreader at Employee handwash sink located adjacent to hot hold unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to ice cream Reach in freezer. Manager provided paper towels during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to front service cashier systems. Manager provided soap during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 4 personal drink on prep table adjacent to toaster oven and hot holding unit. Manager placed all drinks into an approved location during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of Ice cream cones stored on floor next to employee break room. Manager relocated cones to an approved location during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Employee handwash sinks adjacent to front service ice cream Reach in freezer and at cash registers soiled inside sinks. Employees cleaned sinks during time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out boxes stored on floor at front service counter next to donut display. Employee relocated boxes to an approved location during time of inspection.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee preparing food without hair restraint. Discussed with operator, all employees engaging in food preparation must wear proper hair restraints.
Dec 9, 2024□ 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers o clean equipment rack. Discussed proper air drying with manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic containers cracked
Open dumpster lid. 2 lids opened.
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in back storage area. Operator removed 1 fly during time of inspection time of inspection. 6 live bees inside establishment with 1 bee on donut display case landed on donut.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced American cheese 45F - 47F in the Walk in cooler. Cooling from 546am temped at 1120am
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced American cheese 45F - 47F inside the Walk in cooler, cooling from 5:46am. Tempted at 11:05am.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.added to incorrect side of splitter. Discussed with manager.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink and black mold-like substance in ice machine adjacent to walk in cooler
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests. 15 dead insects inside ceiling light case in back storage area. 1 dead insect inside water heater closet in women's restroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers o clean equipment rack. Discussed proper air drying with manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic containers cracked
Open dumpster lid. 2 lids opened.
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 touched cash register and began preparing coffee cup clean equipment for order.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in sandwich station cooler Cold holding: cook sausage 52 f cook butter 52 f eggs 52 f cheese 52 f cook sausage 52 f cream cheese spread 52 f ambient air temperature 52 f manager placed ice baths on some time/temperature control for safety food in reach in cooler and moved some food to walk in cooler.
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/ 5 employees no food manager on duty
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm operator remade to 200 ppm
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding reach in cooler main prep station for breakfast Cold holding: sausage wraps 45 f butter 45 f cheese 45 f cream cheese 48 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp all food to 43 f
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. Employee removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
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