Dunkin Donuts in Alachua

Last inspected:

16091 Nw Us 441, Alachua, FL 32615

Part of: Dunkin Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This Dunkin Donuts location in Alachua has been inspected 16 times since November 2016, recording 105 violations—an average of 6.6 per inspection, nearly 30 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared recurrently across the inspection history, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 3 of the most recent inspections. Food contact surface violations and chemical storage violations also appear repeatedly. One disciplinary action resulted in $280 in fines. Fire safety violations—marked exit paths blocked by equipment—were documented on three separate occasions between November 2016 and January 2020. The most recent inspection on September 25, 2025 identified 10 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, and resulted in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action. A prior inspection on January 13, 2025 resulted in an Administrative Complaint Recommended disposition after 7 violations were found.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
105Violations
0Closures
4Fire
$280in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Dunkin Donuts in Alachua: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Dunkin Donuts in Alachua: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $280.00

Disciplinary action history for Dunkin Donuts in Alachua
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2019003862 $280.00 Sep 25, 2018 Tampa

Dunkin Donuts in Alachua: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door is blocked with a prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2020-01-27: No change **Admin Complaint**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door is blocked with a prep table.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Step ladder in walkway for drive thru side exit door. Removed step ladder. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked with a ladder, transport cart & cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

Dunkin Donuts in Alachua: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections20 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V53 Outer openings protected

Dunkin Donuts in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts in Alachua last inspected?
Dunkin Donuts in Alachua was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Dunkin Donuts in Alachua?
The most frequently cited violations at Dunkin Donuts in Alachua are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Dunkin Donuts in Alachua had?
Dunkin Donuts in Alachua has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dunkin Donuts in Alachua find?
Dunkin Donuts in Alachua was most recently inspected on September 25, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Dunkin Donuts in Alachua ever been shut down?
No, Dunkin Donuts in Alachua has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Dunkin Donuts in Alachua had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Dunkin Donuts in Alachua has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Dunkin Donuts in Alachua faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Dunkin Donuts in Alachua has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $280.00 in fines.
How much has Dunkin Donuts in Alachua been fined?
Dunkin Donuts in Alachua has been fined a total of $280.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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