DUNKIN' DONUTS
8121 SW SR 200, Ocala FL 34481 · 352.237.1157
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 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 found Three live flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015043952 | Sep 21, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two flies crawling on donuts displayed at front counter. Stop sales issued. Three flies flying in kitchen behind front counter. Two flies crawling on lid of plastic pan and on wire rack at front counter. One fly flying in kitchen near back door.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two flies crawling on donuts displayed at front counter. One powdered donut and one jelly filled donut.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at front of kitchen: whipped topping (63F - Cold Holding). The whipped topping contains milk and the employee at the front counter stated it has been held at room temperature for approximately one hour, then moved it back to a cooler to cool to 41F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One National Registry of Food Safety Professionals manager certificate expired on 06/14/2026.
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/ Inspector observed seven employees handling food without a certified food manager present.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee handling bagels with bracelets on both wrists. The employee removed the bracelets during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. One cracked plastic pan on dish rack above three-compartment sink. 2. Chipped ice bucket near ice machine. An employee removed the ice bucket from use during this inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash and pallets on ground beside dumpster inside enclosure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on boxes and around door inside walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open. An employee closed the lid during this inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored on top of milk jugs inside walk-in cooler. An employee removed the drink bottle from the area during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with trash and food debris. 2. Several ceiling tiles near air vents in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle for tea machine soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles for front counter coffee machines soiled with old food debris.
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched nose then filled syrup bottle without washing hands. Same male employee adjusted headset touching hair then made a coffee drink without washing hands. Manager coached employee.
Live, small flying insects found Three live flies in kitchen area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink. No device located on hose connection side of splitter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle inside ice at front counter.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Bucket on front line. Refreshed durning this inspection.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee left ladies room and returned to work and restocked single service lids and prepared customer drinks and did not wash her hands before handling items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. Employee Yoo-hoo bottle stored on top shelf in reach in cooler above mango pineapple concentrate and cold foam.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored above single serve cups.
Food stored on floor. Box of coffee grounds stored on floor behind frontcounter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk-in-freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scream scoop handle touching biscuit scramble mix. Employee removed and placed in dishwash area
Dec 15, 2023Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed open spray bottle with disinfectant cleaner stored on top of ice machine. Manager placed bottle on chemical rack.
Container containing toxic substance not labeled. One gallon size container of chemical cleaner at three-compartment sink with no label. Manager advised that container had arrived that way. Manager labeled container.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of vanilla buttercream on floor in back of kitchen. Manager placed bucket on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and behind cooling unit of walk-in-freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored on floor next to mop sink.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the deflector shield in ice machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge could not provide proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed three employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drinks from prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on prep table in kitchen, employee purse, cellphone, and tablet. All items were moved by emplolyee
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of soft drink on floor in walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the coffee dispensing machine at server station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three-compartment sink
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.