DUNKIN DONUTS #53
901 W SR 84, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed one live roach on floor behind left flip top cooler at cook line. 2) Observed approximately 5 live roaches on floor behind right flip top cooler at cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026001682 | Jan 7, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2025069682 | Aug 22, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Large cardboard on top of empty cart tray, manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Lower cooler in cook line- out of service.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Rear area- single service storage room. Missing light shield.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing cook line- knife and spatula inside, employee removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No available on site.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and drink on top of cooling unit, employee removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Preparation area, below prep table. Employee dried floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner of front counter, metallic frame lift up, broken base board.
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents above front counter.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to triple sink in kitchen.
Jan 7, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) Observed one live roach on floor behind left flip top cooler at cook line. 2) Observed approximately 5 live roaches on floor behind right flip top cooler at cook line.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for quaternary sanitizer.
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. Observed employee unable to locate proof of employee training.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents above front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor behind donut stand at front counter. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to triple sink in kitchen.
Aug 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed egg bites (46F - Cold Holding); egg patties (46F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (46F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator opened walk in freezer door to quick chill foods inside walk in cooler. 2) Observed flip top cooler// turkey sausage (50F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded food. 3) Observed hot line cooler// sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above triple sink.
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer bottle and corrected to 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed egg bites (46F - Cold Holding); egg patties (46F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (46F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator opened walk in freezer door to quick chill foods inside walk in cooler. 2) Observed flip top cooler// turkey sausage (50F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded food. 3) Observed hot line cooler// sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above triple sink.
Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Observed employee grab a pair of clean gloves and blow into gloves prior to putting them on to prep food. Educated employee on proper handling of single use gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches on floor throughout kitchen area. Employee removed roaches and cleaned floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door at cook line. Operator removed.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooling drawer across from coffee maker - cheese stuffed croissant (62F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator stored in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at expresso machine - container of milk (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for less an hour. Operator discarded at will.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station next to coffeemaker. Operator provided paper towels.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees wearing watches while manipulating food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no backflow preventer installed on splitter at mop sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash can inside unisex bathroom. Operator provided lid.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to 200ppm.
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.