How many health inspections has DUNKIN DONUTS had?

DUNKIN DONUTS has had 22 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: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?

OVERALL SANITATION: Premises not clean or in disrepair indicate systemic food safety management failure. Unsanitary conditions support pest populations, bacterial growth, and cross-contamination. Dirty facilities correlate with higher rates of critical violations. A facility's general cleanliness is the strongest predictor of its food safety performance. Maintain entire premises in clean and sanitary condition. Develop and implement cleaning schedule covering all areas. Clean as you go during operations. Deep clean regularly. Remove unnecessary items and clutter. Maintain exterior areas to prevent pest attraction. Address all maintenance needs promptly.

DUNKIN DONUTS

128 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD, Port St Lucie, FL 34984

St. Lucie County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PSL DONUTS LLC · License: SEA6602685

DUNKIN DONUTS in Port St Lucie, FL has 22 inspections on record with 133 total violations (6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

133Violations

0Closures

Data current as of October 1, 2024

Inspection History (22)

Oct 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Feb 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Dec 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Sep 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Aug 9, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2019 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 19, 2019 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Feb 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jun 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Apr 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

DUNKIN DONUTS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the St. Lucie County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.27.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DUNKIN DONUTS had?: DUNKIN DONUTS has had 22 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: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.

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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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