Dunkin Donuts # in Lake Wales

Last inspected:

2000 State Road 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33898

Part of: Dunkin Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Dunkin Donuts #345745 in Lake Wales received two stop-sale orders on December 9, 2024 for adulterated time/temperature control for safety foods due to improper cold holding temperatures. Both products were voluntarily destroyed by facility management and witnessed by the inspector. During the same inspection, a priority violation was documented when ready-to-eat egg and sausage patties in the food prep station cooler registered internal temperatures between 44 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit, above the required 41°F maximum. The facility corrected this violation on site by removing the out-of-temperature food. An intermediate violation for blocked handwashing sink access in the bakery area was also corrected on site when the person in charge relocated the blocking cart. The facility has had 4 inspections on record since June 2022, with 3 violations total across three inspections. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 was a focused inspection with no violations and results indicating compliance.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
10Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Dunkin Donuts # in Lake Wales: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. The issue described in request# 5122952 was addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Routine inspection conducted.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Bakery area- donut icing in unit is left uncovered. COS- person in charge covered the icing with clean metal cover for the unit.
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Food service area- ready to eat egg and sausage patties in the food prep station cooler unit are out of temperature. Internal temperatures taken with accurate food probe thermometer ranged between 44 to 46 degrees F for the egg and sausage patties. Food was sitting above the load limit on the top covered bar section of the prep cooler unit. COS- the out of temperature egg and sausage patties were voluntarily discarded by person in charge. x
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Bakery area- access to the hand wash sink next to the ice machine is blocked by a wheeled cart. COS- person in charge moved the cart out away from the sink and over by the 3 compartment sink area.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11Repeat
Food service area- person in charge not wearing a hair restraint while working with exposed food.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Food service area- bottom interior of the food prep cooler station unit has old food spillage and residue buildup. COS- person in charge had food employee clean the bottom of the cooler unit inside during the inspection.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Bakery area- heavy dust accumulation on ceiling air vent covers. Food service area- dust accumulation on ceiling air vents and light fixture covers.
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Bakery area- personal articles and drinks stored on prep counter in donut prep area. COSperson in charge moved the personal articles and drink over to designated table for personal articles and/or food and drinks in the storage area.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SASKIA JAISIRI, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
FOOD SERVICE AREA- UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STOREDINVERTED ON PREP COUNTER. COS- FOOD EMPLOYEE INVERTED THE SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS. x
4-501.12 Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12
FOOD SERVICE AREA- ONE SIDE OF THE CUTTING BOARD CURRENTLY IN USE ON THEPREP COOLER UNIT IS SCORED/STAINED AND CANNOT BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED. o
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
FOOD SERVICE AREA- DUST ACCUMULATION ON EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO THE WALLABOVE THE FOOD PREP COOLER. BAKERY AREA- DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING. o

Dunkin Donuts # in Lake Wales: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Dunkin Donuts # 345745 in Lake Wales
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Dunkin Donuts # in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts # in Lake Wales last inspected?
Dunkin Donuts # 345745 in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 22, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Dunkin Donuts # in Lake Wales had?
Dunkin Donuts # 345745 in Lake Wales has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dunkin Donuts # in Lake Wales find?
Dunkin Donuts # 345745 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 22, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Dunkin Donuts # in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Dunkin Donuts # 345745 in Lake Wales has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Dunkin Donuts # in Lake Wales?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dunkin Donuts # 345745 in Lake Wales are: 4-904.11: Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11; 4-501.12: Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12; 6-501.12: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12.

Nearby Establishments to Dunkin Donuts #

Stories You May Have Missed Lake Wales

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Dunkin Donuts # 345745. How we collect and verify this data.