Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DUNKIN

195 US HWY 27 · LAKE PLACID · Highlands County · FL 33852

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3634400
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10933334
DBPR license3801126

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed nose and prepared drink for customer. Employee was educated about hand washing and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Sanitation bucket stored with coffee syrups and flavors on make line. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know which type of test strips to use in triple sink. Operator used chlorine test strips at first. Operator was educated on which test strips to use, which were quaternary. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cash out station. Paper towels were placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer was not functioning. Operator changed battery and thermometer still did not function. Operator stated they will go purchase one today. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.