DUNKIN DONUTS
12171 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33635 · 7274743720
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2024
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3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of butter 45 F and cream cheese 45 F doubled container stored on reach-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe employee set up three compartment sink and then wore gloves without first washing hands to prepare food. Discuss with employee proper hand washing after every change of task. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and wore new gloves at time of inspection.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touched their hair at the sandwich make station then touch parchment paper for food. Discuss with manager to have employees wash their hands anytime they touch their body part or hair. operated disposed of soiled parchment paper.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oat milk 54°F at 9:30 AM stored at coffee make line from 9:20 AM cooled to 44°F at 9:55 AM. Lactaid milk 55°F at 9:30 AM stored at coffee make line from 9:20 AM cooled to 46°F at 9:56 AM. Employee place inside coffee make station reaching cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink located next to coffee machines used for store, blenders milk, and almond milk. Employee removed all items at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on February 1, 2026.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees personal beverages stored on top of prep table next to iced coffee dispenser. Employee removed all personal beverages to an approved location at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. A Bakers rack with several sheet pans of frozen croissants not covered inside walk-in freezer.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. -Hash browns at 55 F in reaching cooler drawer. Employee placed in freezer for quick chill down. Temperatures taken this morning - recheck 38 F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter area. Manager placed paper towels in dispenser
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned drop plate interior during inspection
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice bucket not stored inverted on the wall. Manager relocated ice bucket
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dust accumulation on floor fan in food prep area at cook line. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed fan from use until fan is cleaned
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of butter 45 F and cream cheese 45 F doubled container stored on reach-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by coffee station at front service line. Operator restocked paper towel.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working on sandwich station with no hair restraint.
Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
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.