Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DUNKIN DONUTS

5285 69 ST E · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3711389
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13749882
DBPR license5105988

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sanitizer spray bottle stored about bags of coffee beans in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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 5 employees working without certified food manager present during inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored in reach in cooler next to syrups in coffee station. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under 3 compartment sink soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle on scoop stored in direct contact with sugar at service counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted on make line. **Warning**

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#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rolling container of sugar at service counter not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 12:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.