Dunkin Donuts in Sebring
Last inspected:
3525 Us Hwy 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870Part of: Dunkin Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Dunkin Donuts location in Sebring experienced significant food safety enforcement in August 2024 but has since achieved full compliance. A stop-sale order issued August 22, 2024 required the destruction of adulterated time/temperature control food due to improper hot holding temperatures, and a simultaneous stop-use order removed unsanitary equipment from service after the inspector documented food-contact surfaces that were not properly cleaned. The August 2024 inspection that triggered these orders cited 13 violations across multiple categories: a food probe thermometer with dried food residue in the deli area, ready-to-eat deli meats (ham, corned beef, roast beef) stored beyond the 7-day limit, and damaged canned goods and exposed flour in the retail area. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection. Since that enforcement action, the facility has passed three consecutive focused inspections—July 30, 2025, September 4, 2025, and most recently January 22, 2026—with zero violations documented, indicating sustained compliance correction.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dunkin Donuts in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
Highlands County Avg
5.62
violations / inspection
5.62 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Highlands County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Dunkin Donuts in Sebring: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Electric panel blocked with racks and equipment.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Dunkin Donuts in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dunkin Donuts in Sebring: FDACS Inspection History (6)
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
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5137405 were addressed via phone conversation with the person in charge (Store Manager)
during this offsite focus inspection. No further action taken.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5136153 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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.
Risk-Based Violations
3-202.15
Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents
so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail area- many canned food products on the display shelves have severe dents and
possible lost vacuum seals, and bag of flour on shelf is damaged, flour is exposed to possible
contamination. COS- person in charge removed all dented cans of food and bag of flour from the shelves to
be placed in the back area to be credited and then discarded.
4-602.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a
different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb or poultry; each time there is a change from
working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat food; between use with raw fruit or vegetables and with
time/temperature control for safety food; before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; or at
any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. 4-602.11(A) and (B) PP
Deli area- food probe thermometer stored on the prep table and used by the deli's food
employees had dried food residue on the probe's metal stem. COS- person in charge cleaned and sanitized
the food probe thermometer. Food residue accumulating underneath a rubber foot pad located directly
under the cutting blade and is in a food contact area of the slicer. COS- deli meat slicer was removed from
service, food employees will use the other clean and operational deli meat slicer units they have available to
use. Person in charge stated that they are scheduled to receive new deli meat slicer units when the store
gets remodeled soon.
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Citation Description: Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,
or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code
not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P
Observation: Deli area- various hot food products in the hot holding case are out of temperature for hot
holding. Barbecue coated boneless chicken pieces, fried chicken wings, baked beans, corn, mashed
potato, chicken tenders, cheese bites, jalapeno poppers, taquitoes, and country gravy had temperatures
taken with calibrated thermocouple and temperatures ranged from 125 to 133 degrees F. COS- person in
charge had all out of temperature food items voluntarily discarded according to store policy.
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date
mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Deli area- date marked and opened bulk packages of deli luncheon ham, corned beef, and
roast beef in the deli service cooler cases are beyond the 7 days allowed for cold hold storage. 2 packages
were dated with 8/21 and one package was dated 8/18. COS- person in charge voluntarily discarded the
deli luncheon meats.
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6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Retail area- no hand washing sign posted in the women's restroom located in the front of the
store.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-303.12
Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,
or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3-303.12
Back area- various cases of food or meats stored in area underneath water leaking through
the ceiling in the meat walk in cooler and cases of frozen food stored in large walk in freezer have ice
buildup on the outside of the master containers on the storage shelves near leak that is causing ice to
accumulate on the food packaging. COS- person in charge had an employee move the packages and
cases of meats on shelf unit in the back of the meat walk in cooler away from the area where water was
dripping.
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Deli area- food employee wearing a watch on their wrist in the deli processing area while
working with exposed food, unwrapped single use articles and clean food equipment. COS- person in
charge had food employee remove the watch, then wash hands and don new single use gloves before
returning to work.
3-304.12(A)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in the food not stored
with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 3-304.12(A)
Deli area- tongs stored with the handles touching the food in the hot holding case. COSperson in charge moved the tongs so that the handles were no longer touching the food.
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry
location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other
contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or
not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Deli area- clean, wet food equipment are stacked wet on the shelves and utensils are placed
in plastic containers that pool water in them on the storage shelf unit and none of the equipment/utensils
are placed in self draining positions that allow the equipment or utensils to properly air dry.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area- honeycomb plastic vents attached to open air cooler units in the produce area
have black residue buildup on them. Ice buildup on some frozen food reach in freezer display units. Back
area- ice accumulating on storage shelves in the large frozen food walk in freezer unit.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Deli area- commercial soap dispenser unit on wall above the 3 compartment sink is leaking.
Bakery area- plumbing for the hand wash sink in the ware washing area is leaking. Produce area- foaming
station unit on the wall by the curbed can wash is leaking. Back area- water is leaking through the ceiling
meat department's walk in cooler. Condensate from a plumbing line located above the rafters in the back
storage area near the meat department. Condensate leaking through the frozen food walk in freezer is
causing ice buildup on fan units and shelving units.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Deli area- door to the walk in freezer is not sealing properly. Walls damaged. Back areaceiling damaged in the meat walk in cooler for beef and pork meat storage.
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
Deli area- ice buildup on the deli walk in freezer's air cooling unit and on the floor near the
door. Back area-water pooling on the floors from leaks above in the back storage area and in the meat walk
in cooler for beef and pork products. Some trash and food spillage on floors in other storage and receiving
areas. Ice buildup on the ceiling and floor in the frozen food walk in freezer unit.
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- food employees opened bottled waters and other food items not stored in
designated employee areas away from cases of food products in the receiving and storage areas. COSperson in charge had the personal food items removed from back storage/receiving areas. Produce areafood employees opened bottled drinks stored with food on table near the 3 compartment sink and not
stored in designated employee area. COS- person in charge had the personal food items removed from
produce 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 hot 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 USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted Routine off-site inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Dunkin Donuts in Sebring: 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.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… |
Dunkin Donuts in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dunkin Donuts in Sebring last inspected?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dunkin Donuts in Sebring?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dunkin Donuts in Sebring are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Dunkin Donuts in Sebring had?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sebring has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dunkin Donuts in Sebring find?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sebring was most recently inspected on September 17, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dunkin Donuts in Sebring ever been shut down?
- No, Dunkin Donuts in Sebring has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
- Has Dunkin Donuts in Sebring had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dunkin Donuts in Sebring has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- When was Dunkin Donuts in Sebring last inspected?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sebring 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 Sebring had?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sebring has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Dunkin Donuts in Sebring find?
- Dunkin Donuts in Sebring was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 22, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Dunkin Donuts in Sebring had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Dunkin Donuts in Sebring 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 Sebring?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dunkin Donuts in Sebring are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 Pf; 4-602.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb or poultry; each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat food; between use with raw fruit or vegetables and with time/temperature control for safety food; before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; or at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. 4-602.11(A) and (B) P.
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