How many health inspections has DUNKIN DONUTS had?

DUNKIN DONUTS has had 14 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DUNKIN DONUTS ever been shut down?

No, DUNKIN DONUTS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at DUNKIN DONUTS?

The most frequently cited violations at DUNKIN DONUTS are: Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

DUNKIN DONUTS

3490 SE BAYSIDE LAKES BLVD, Palm Bay, FL 32909

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BAYSIDE DONUTS LLC · License: SEA1506690

DUNKIN DONUTS in Palm Bay, FL has 14 inspections on record with 87 total violations (6.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

14Inspections

87Violations

0Closures

Data current as of August 19, 2024

Inspection History (14)

Aug 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 16, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Aug 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Aug 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 13, 2020 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Aug 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 27, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

DUNKIN DONUTS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Brevard County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.53.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DUNKIN DONUTS had?: DUNKIN DONUTS has had 14 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DUNKIN DONUTS ever been shut down?: No, DUNKIN DONUTS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at DUNKIN DONUTS?: The most frequently cited violations at DUNKIN DONUTS are: Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: August 19, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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