Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

242 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Part of: Dunkin Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach operates as a retail bakery with food service and has 4 inspections on record dating to February 2023, with 9 total violations. On November 18, 2024, a focused inspection documented fruit flies on and around donuts stored on a speed rack at the service counter. The inspector issued a stop-sale order under Food and Agricultural Code sections 500.04 and 500.10 for adulterated product due to insect contamination; the affected donuts were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection cited high-priority violations for food not safe or adulterated (3-101.11) and intermediate violations for premises not maintained free of insects and other pests, with the speed rack ordered placed by the three-compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitization. A February 2023 inspection found the establishment operating without a valid food permit and documented 6 violations including improper chemical sanitizer concentration in a manual sanitizing solution at the sandwich prep station (corrected on site during the visit) and a person in charge unable to answer questions on employee health protocols (employee health guidelines and reporting agreement were provided). Two focused inspections in April 2024 and July 2023 resulted in no violations; the April 2024 inspection noted all prior issues had been addressed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
9Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 3 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP
Service counter- fruit flys on and around donuts stored on speed rack. Issued stop sale and release. Donuts voluntarily discarded during visit under citation 36
4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)Repeat
Service counter- display shelves for donuts have build up of food particles. COS- shelves washed, rinsed and sanitized during visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Service counter- fruit flys on and around donuts stored on speed rack. Issued stop sale and release. Donuts voluntarily discarded during visit. Speed rack placed by 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

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

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visited establishment per request 5112303, all issues were addressed with person in charge

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SHASHWATEE PAUL

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 6 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) PP
Food Service: Bucket of quaternary tested with solution of 0 ppm under sandwich prep station. COS: New sanitizer bucket made and tested at approved level during visit. x
4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Backroom: Black mold-like substance on interior of bulk ice machine. COS: Ice machine was washed, rinsed, and sanitized during visit. x Print Date: 2/2/2023 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: No procedure for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea events provided. Guidelines for creating document provided during visit. o
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge is unable to answer questions on employee health. Employee Health Guide and Reporting Agreement provided during visit. o
95 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.
No Food Protection Manager Certificate provided during visit. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Backroom: Employee purse stored with single-use items on dry storage rack. COS: Purse moved to approved location during visit. x
99 This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Entity is open and operating without a valid Food Permit since November 2022. o

Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

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 in West Palm Beach
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 18, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach had?
Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach find?
Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 18, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach has 1 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 West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Dunkin Donuts in West Palm Beach are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) P; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E).

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