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DUNKIN DONUTS #47

8900 N MILITARY TRL, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561-694-1403

Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 4 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6021766
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and printed poster during inspection
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Touched personal phone and started to work with foods before washing hands; educated manager and advised that all employees wash hands;
High priority/12A-13-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink Provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No person in charge present during hours of operation. When asked who was in charge during the inspection no person was able to answer. Employee made a phone call to CFM and she stated she was in charge but wasn't here at the moment. Educated that a person in charge, if no manager available must be left in the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-11-4
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. Employee showed paper copies of an original food handle certificate. No original training certificates available for any employee;
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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No soap provided at handwash sink by doughnuts rack; manager unable to provide as she stated that wrong soap was delivered; manager stated Dunkin does not allow any other soap other then the one approved by them; suggested to put any soap temporarily for employees to be able to wash hands; Manager decided to provide before closing inspection;
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager stated over the phone that should be in the office. No license found; owner was able to text it to manager before closing inspection
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at back drive through window
Basic/10-08-5
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Sep 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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 original certificates for employees training, one original was copied and used for employees
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · No proof; no person in charge ; operator used one book and made copies of certificatesAdmin Complaint; educated manager; Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 24, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooler; slice cheese (43-49F) Items were overstocked and held in cooler for approximately 10 minutes. Operator made smaller portions
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 original certificates for employees training, one original was copied and used for employees
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at Cookline had no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice- at front counter; stored properly
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At Coffee Machine; Sanitizer bucket containing quaternary measured 50ppm Operator replaced to 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed and printed poster during inspection
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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. Emailed form and printed during inspection to be signed
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly- by walk-in cooler
Basic/29-19-4

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.