Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka
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218 S Highway 17, East Palatka, FL 32131Part of: Dunkin Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka has been inspected 11 times since August 2020, accumulating 46 violations with an average of 4.2 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the record, including employee health reporting (cited in 2 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (cited in 4 inspections), approved food source (cited in 4 inspections), and shell stock requirements (cited in 3 inspections). An administrative complaint was recommended following the October 27, 2022 inspection. Fire safety violations were documented on two occasions in 2022, with portable fire extinguishers found in the red zone. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka last inspected?
- Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Wiping cloths usage.
- How many health inspections has Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka had?
- Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka find?
- Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dunkin Donuts in East Palatka has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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