DUNKIN DONUTS
2303 N PINE AVE, Ocala FL 34475 · 352.368.2007
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 3 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
MAR 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Bodily fluid clean up kits were used and have not yet been replaced. Provided DBPR handout during this inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019049011 | Aug 8, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | $200 |
| 5--2015052817 | Dec 2, 2015 | Mar 15, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee placed phone in back pocket then picked up container of milk without washing hands. Male employee at front counter touched order screen then picked up donuts with paper without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter: blue container of lactose free milk 46F. Manager placed in cooler upon inspector arrival.
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. Bodily fluid clean up kits were used and have not yet been replaced. Provided DBPR handout during this inspection.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water took more than five minutes to reach hand washing sink near ice machine, employee stated it always takes a long time after washing dishes.
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Half eaten bagel on prep table across from ware wash area. Discarded during this inspection. Also, empty bottle of orange juice on top of rack containing bread in walk in cooler. Discarded during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag with clothes on prep table over donut glaze. Moved during this inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap under back door of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind hot chocolate nozzle has brown slimy build up. Side walls of donut display has food debris.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Trash bags on top shelf of rack used for packaged orders and boxes of tea. Moved during this inspection.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Rack of bread and donuts next to drain board at triple sink. Employee is currently washing dishes. Rack was moved during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One blue towel on make table. Placed in bucket during this inspection.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink and on off valve on hose connection side missing backflow prevention devices.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee scooping ice with red polish on nails.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris inside drawer unit on cookline.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand sink at front counter. Removed during this inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee scooping ice wearing a bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler containing milk.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under back door
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Spatula on soiled napkin near hand sink next to tea urns.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. One bucket on rack over splenda and tea infusers. One bucket on shelf over coffee syrup. Also, three buckets of sanitizing solution are dark in color and visible soiled. Also, one wet towel near tea machine not in sanitizer solution.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tea filters in plastic bin with no lid on top of tea urns.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and glaze in donut prep area have no labels.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee pick up cup off the floor, placed cup in dishwash area then return to preparing food order without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on new gloves.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
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/ Observed no certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Four employees were working during the inspection without a food certified manager present.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve coffee filters not protected from contamination.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed ( sugar ) from original container not identified by common name.
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