East Palatka, Putnam County

DUNKIN DONUTS

218 S HIGHWAY 17, East Palatka, FL 32131

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jan 16, 2026
City
East Palatka
County
Putnam
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 24307801

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on top of table top oven on cook line. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24307800

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on single service food bags. Operator relocated employee jackets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24307799

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on door seal of walk in freezer.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

40-06-5

Detail 23275622

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on prep table for bagging orders for drive through window.

13-07-4

Detail 23275626

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple employees with wrist jewelry and multiple rings actively preparing food/drinks.

10-08-5

Detail 23275624

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drink ice bin has scoop handle in ice. Employee relocated the ice scoop to correct storage. Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-25-4

Detail 22345975

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair, then handle single service items without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

53B-09-4

Detail 22345972

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some training certificates are copies.

08B-49-4

Detail 22345973

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal items stored on shelving with cases of food to be served to customers. Person in charge segregated during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22345974

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several items stacked wet nesting in clean dish area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22345976

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side of door with light visible. Repeat Violation

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21529361

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream sitting out at 55F. Person in charge states has had in and out of unit. Recommend holding cream on time, or placing on ice during rush. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21529352

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb by dumpster with black hose attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 21529360

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge has been assistant manager for 8 months, no proof of CFM.

53A-05-6

Detail 21529353

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM on duty with 4+ employees working.

08B-49-4

Detail 21529357

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on top shelf above items to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21529356

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under left side of back door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21529354

Basic - Food stored on floor. Syrup on floor in dry storage, case of food on floor in walk in. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21529358

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching ice in ice bin at front line. Person in charge removed. Also, observed stir spoons in water at 112F. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 21529355

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected, also to go boxes not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrective Action Taken

45-02-4

Detail 21529359

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At fire extinguisher by walk in.

Apr 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21001934

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream on counter 60F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Suggested the possibility of holding on time. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21001931

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning tablets for espresso machine stored over machine. Also at cold holding line, cleaning sprays stored over prep area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21001932

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb at dumpster with hose attached missing backflow preventer.

08B-49-4

Detail 21001929

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee items stored on top shelf in walk in cooler above items to be served to customers, person in charge moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21001926

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on product in dry storage area. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21001927

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under left side of back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 21001928

Basic - Food stored on floor. Glaze bucket stored on floor in dry storage. Also in walk in freezer cases of product on the floor. Person in charge began raising. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 21001933

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee stirrers stored in water at 80-93F. Person in charge replaced with hot water. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 21001930

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by walk in cooler in red zone.

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 20682028

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20682029

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Tank less water heater in rear prep area has a water leak.