Inspection Report

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DUNKIN

1401 REID ST · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3414352
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8584584
DBPR license6400774

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in from outside, clock in and begin preparing drinks without washing hands.

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on the main cook line used as a dump sink by employee making beverages.

#12Intermediate53A-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/ At time of inspection over 4 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink closest to the rear exterior door. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler no date marking on, chicken, cheese, bagel minis or sausage. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and light fixture over the prep area has build up of dust.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on the reach in cooler at the front counter. Employee soda cannon the back prep table station. Employee beverage stored over bagged single service to go boxes. Operator relocated all employees beverages. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on hand wash sink and two compartment sink washboards at the front counter. Employee jacket stored on dry storage shelf in the prep area. Operator relocated the employee jackets. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors at front counter unsealed and worn by tiles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer door gasket has mold like substance build up.

#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection.

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service carry out cups stored on the floor. Operator relocated the cups. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink at the entrance to the prep area leaks into bucket when running. Per operator maintenance call has been placed for the hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on the prep table at the front counter. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.