Inspection Report

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DUNKIN DONUTS

2401 N US HWY 27 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33872

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3390275
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8496865
DBPR license3801208

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator working front counter handling money and return to kitchen add gloves without washing hands then.area preparing sandwiches. Manager retrained employees **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High 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. Observed employee wiping face with both hands then put on glove and handle ready to eat foods and clean equipment. Manager retrained employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed water activated blender cleaner added to sink faucet is splitter with no backflow preventer at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at front counter blocked by speedrack. Manager moved rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter or at ice machine area, no other handsinks in establishment. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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 of store unable to provide proof that any employees have had food safety training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses. Inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beverage spoons stored in cloudy standing water at front counter. Manager removed water and washed spoons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea and coffee filters stored uncovered in open tray beside drive through window. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed under counter ice bin pulled out from under counter some and not covered observed loose white powders on counter above ice. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.