DUNKIN DONUTS
4279 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33916 · 239.219.6812
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near prep entrance; cream cheese stuffed bagels (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator cream cheese stuffed bagels stored in reach in cooler for three hours. Operator removed cream cheese stuffed bagels to walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near prep entrance; cream cheese stuffed bagels (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator cream cheese stuffed bagels stored in reach in cooler for three hours. Operator removed cream cheese stuffed bagels to walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food containers near triple sink. Operator removed food containers to proper storage.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with five 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/
No soap provided at handwash sink near cashier. Operator provided soap.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler; employee foods and drinks stored above cream cheese containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and jackets stored above sugar containers at dry storage.
Employee wearing watch and bracelet other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sugar container stored under soap dispenser near cashier area. Operator removed sugar container to proper storage.
Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler near drive through window.
In-use spoons stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at prep area. Operator discarded water.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Water draining onto floor surface under handwashing sink near by triple sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near triple sink.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near front counter; cooked eggs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs and cheese (49F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wraps (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach-in cooler more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink near ice machine used to store food containers. Operator removed food containers.
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/ Establishment has 5 employees with no certified food manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter and back prep area. Operator provided paper towels.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with cracks leaking.
Food stored on floor. Ice bags stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at front counter. Operator removed water.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area near by dry storage.
Multiple employees wearing jewelry and watches other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary in three compartment sink at 0ppm. Discussed need for sanitizer Thor ware washing and Operator is substituting bleach temporarily to use as sanitizer. They have proper test kit to measure concentration levels and bleach is at 100ppm in 3 compartment sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilet in Men's bathroom not flushing. Operator has part to repair. Waiting on maintenance to replace part.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on front counter uncovered. Operator covered filters.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 0ppm in sanitizer bucket for wash cloths. Operator substituted bleach temporarily for wash cloths. Bleach is at 100pp.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed used plastic cup in hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed cup from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to ice machine. Operator refilled during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean plastic seasoning shaker above three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected on top of coffee machines by front counter.
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.