Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5761 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233Part of: Dunkin Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Dunkin Donuts location in Sarasota had one inspection on record, conducted September 26, 2023, which resulted in 12 violations. The inspection documented two high-priority violations: raw shell eggs displayed above ready-to-eat milk in a reach-in cooler, and liquid soaps and deodorants stored above electrolyte drinks in the retail area. Both hazards were corrected on site during the inspection. Four intermediate-priority violations were also cited, including the absence of a certified food manager, no designated person in charge during all hours of operation, and employee knowledge gaps regarding foodborne illness reporting. The facility met inspection requirements overall, with violations corrected during the visit.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
3.3
violations / inspection
3.3 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota: FDACS Inspection History (1)
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
— Met Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(A)
Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation
observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who
has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond
correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf
Retail area- priority violations, chemicals displayed above food items, raw eggs displayed
above drinks, no certified food manager.
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2-101.11
No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of
operation. 2-101.11 PfPf
Retail area- there is no designated person in charge.
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3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area- raw shell eggs are displayed above gallons of milk in the reach in- cooler. Cosclerk relocated the eggs to the bottom shelf.
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Print Date: 9/26/2023
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Pf
Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day
1. 3-501.17(B) Pf
Observation: Food service area- opened packages of roller grille and oven prepared food items are not
date marked in the small prep cooler by the hand wash sink.
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2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Retail area- employee does not know which illnesses are food-born and require informing
management.
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7-301.11
Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent
contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating
the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an
area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11
PP
Retail area- liquid soaps and deodorants are displayed above electrolyte drinks. Cos electrolyte drinks moved to higher shelf by clerk during inspection.
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7-202.11
Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation or maintenance
of the food establishment or intended for retail sale is present in the establishment. 7-202.11 PfPf
Front storage area- gas powered blowers stored with single serve foam cups.
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6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Back area- there is no soap available at the hand wash sinks in the mens rest room and at
the hand wash sink by the 3-compartment sink.
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Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Retail area- the certified food manager's certificate posted is for a person not employed at
this location.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a
container is opened. 4-501.11
Back area- there is rust forming on shelving in the walk-in cooler.
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not
kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food
not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside area- the dumpster lids are not closed in the enclosure.
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
Back area- unclean shirt and jacket stored on top of bag-in-box soda syrup
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The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Retail area- the 2023 food permit is not displayed.
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Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota last inspected?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota are: Proper cooling equipment, Shell stock requirements, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota had?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota find?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- When was Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota last inspected?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 26, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota had?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota find?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 26, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
- Has Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dunkin Donuts in Sarasota are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 2-101.11: No designated person in charge present at the establishment during all hours of operation. 2-101.11 Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf.
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