DUNKIN DONUTS
4410 NW CR 326, Ocala FL 34482 · 917-250-6540
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in warmer on make line: hash browns (125F - Hot Holding). Manager stated hash browns placed in warmer 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee reheat hash browns in oven, 171F.
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/. Manager on duty stated their food manager certification is expired.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand washing sink used by employee to dump ice.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic pans stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold ice machine front on.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored at prep table across from kitchen ice machine not covered. Manager placed lid on coffee filters.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of prep table and in walk-in-cooler. Manager removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the hot chocolate dispensing machine at server station.
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Manager advised that they do not have food handler certificates for employees.
Jun 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cookline sausage at 49F. Manager advised that sausage had been placed there 2 hours earlier. Manager removed sausage and placed in walk-in-cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant stored with single service items. Manager removed spray bottle
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no running water at hand wash sink by cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind register. Manager restocked paper towels.
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. Manager advised that they do not have food handler certificates for employees.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink stored in reach in cooler above food served to the public and not properly identified. Manager removed drink from reach in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed In-use scoop utensil in food stored with handle touching food ( ice ). Manager removed from ice and placed scoop to be cleaned and removed ice around scoop.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service coffee filters not covered or protected. Manager removed top filter and discarded and placed remaining filter in a plastic bag.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket in hand wash sink on cookline.
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 food manager present and four employees are engaged in food prep and handling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor of the walk-in-freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed unused coffee filters out uncovered or protected from contamination.
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at either hand wash sink in kitchen area. Manager restocked paper towels
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor in kitchen are soiled and crumbs on floor near cove molding and on equipment.. Manager had employee clean and Momo floors.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters no inverted or protected.
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.