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DUNKIN DONUTS

23924 US 19 NORTH, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-726-9400

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats17
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6217021
Grade history
APR 24
APR 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese at 45 F in walk in cooler. Manager 0laced in walk in freezer for quick chill down. Recheck 41 F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - items inside hand wash sink in dish washing area. Manager removed items. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ice bucket hanging on the side of the hand wash sink in cook line area. Manager relocated ice bucket
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength in the front counter area. Manager changed solution. Recheck quaternary 150 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese at 45 F in walk in cooler. Manager 0laced in walk in freezer for quick chill down. Recheck 41 F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at beverage station in front counter area. Manager removed spoons from water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink in dishwashing area. Manager tightened fitting.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cook eggs 46 f employee moved to walk in cooler.2nd temp 49 f employee moved to freezer. 3rd temp 43 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Cooked eggs 48F Moved to cooler Rechecked 42/45F Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table above shuttle liner. Employee moved drink from prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Red Bull above prep table. Operator discarded Time Extended Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Return visit Apr 22, 2024 · Emailed to operator Time Extended
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cash register and then began making a coffee and picked out a donut. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing.
High priority/12A-29-4
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed dish with soap and no sanitizer placed dish on dry shelf. Discussed with employee the importance of wash rinse sanitize method.
High priority/22-45-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cook eggs 46 f employee moved to walk in cooler.2nd temp 49 f employee moved to freezer. 3rd temp 43 f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink above 200-400 ppm corrected to 400 ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia bucket above 200ppm-400 ppm. Discussed with employee to remake solution.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish washing area and prep line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of pink substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin..
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ceiling tile is leaking water onto the oven used for donuts. Discussed with operator To move oven away from water leak. Employee moved oven away from leak
Basic/28-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 license employee printed new license. And posted
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table above shuttle liner. Employee moved drink from prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Whip cream and orange juice on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved food from floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water at 93 f. Employee removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish washing area.
Basic/38-07-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo drink holder on the floor in the outdoor shed
Basic/25-05-4

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.