Sebring, Highlands County

DUNKIN DONUTS

3504 US 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Aug 26, 2025
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 23985331

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of comet on a food preparation table next to drink, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23985332

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed a copy and had employees signed by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23985330

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee's drink on a prep table in back of kitchen, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23985329

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a couple of employees with a bracelet and rings on in food preparation area, employees removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23985327

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on, while preparing food.

33-16-4

Detail 23985328

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 23576897

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical spray bottles stored over the bags of tea in the back prep area. Operator moved the bottles. Corrected On-Site

33-12-4

Detail 23576894

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster rusted out in the front.

40-06-5

Detail 23576893

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee jackets and bags stored on/above food prep areas. Informed the operator on proper storage.

13-07-4

Detail 23576896

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing multiple bracelets while handling food. Instructed the operator on what they could wear.

10-08-5

Detail 23576895

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed their ice scoop handle in ice. Operator moved it. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23576898

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back exit door not self closing.

May 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 22890776

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker installed incorrectly. Breaker should be after the splitter, not before.

13-05-4

Detail 22890777

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails working front counter. Employee washed hands and added gloves. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 22890778

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee / tea filters on stand hanging beside coffee /tea machines uncovered at front and back of house. Operator states Dunkin Corporate requires this set up.

38-04-4

Detail 22890779

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler light not working. Repairman needed new part will be fixed within 5 days. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 22559683

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuume breaker on open ended splitter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback splitter installed on mop sink with no vacuum breaker.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22559685

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter handsink beside sandwich line. Handsink at back warewash and prep area with no paper towels available. No handsink in establishment that has soap and paper towel provisions. No handwashing taking place. Shift manager arrived and replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 observed handsink at main counter with no hand towels. And unable to dispense soap. Handsink at warewash / back prep with no paper towels. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22559684

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At inspection two employees on site neither have signed the Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback no proof that employees have been informed of their responsibilities to report illness. Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 22559680

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter at beverage line. Shift manager arrived and replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 unable to dispense soap at front counter handsink. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 22559682

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working one hired over a year ago John Minshew and has had no employee food safety training. Second employee hired less than 60 days. Viewed trading of other employees provided by Safe Staff Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback person in charge,Serve Safe Manager, unable to show proof of any employee training. Admin Complaint

13-04-4

Detail 22559681

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with full beards and no beard guards on place handling open foods dipping ice blending drinks and making sandwiches. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: At callback 1/11/24 observed employee with full beard dispensing donuts and mixing beverages with no beard guard. Admin Complaint

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 12

12A-02-4

Detail 22419232

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed contact customer hands exchanging money then put on gloves and handle ready to eat foods without washing hands. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22419228

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed multiple cans of whipped dairy containers and oat and almond milk held out of temperature on counter. oat milk (73F - Cold Holding); almond milk (71F - Cold Holding) , Operator in charge unsure of how long they were stored on counter. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22419229

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple cans of whipped dairy containers and oat and almond milk held out of temperature on counter. oat milk (73F - Cold Holding); almond milk (71F - Cold Holding) , Operator in charge unsure of how long they were stored on counter. See stop sale Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22419223

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuume breaker on open ended splitter. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22419233

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash coffee mixing pitcher in handsink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22419224

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter handsink beside sandwich line. Handsink at back warewash and prep area with no paper towels available. No handsink in establishment that has soap and paper towel provisions. No handwashing taking place. Shift manager arrived and replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22419227

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At inspection two employees on site neither have signed the Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22419230

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter at beverage line. Shift manager arrived and replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22419226

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working one hired over a year ago John Minshew and has had no employee food safety training. Second employee hired less than 60 days. Viewed trading of other employees provided by Safe Staff Repeat Violation Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22419225

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees with full beards and no beard guards on place handling open foods dipping ice blending drinks and making sandwiches. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 22419222

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed nonhandled to go plastic cups used to scoop ice and stored in ice bin at front counter. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22419231

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed dirt and gloves and trash scattered around floor behind front counter. Warning

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 22321231

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: At call back no proof of training can be provided. Employees state that they have only received Dunkin video training. Employee working for 4 years. Admin Complaint

36-32-5

Detail 22321230

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing over dishwash 3 bay sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22321228

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 22321229

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable or easily cleanable. Observed panel in walk-in cooler sprung up from floor and food debris and trash under panel. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 15

31A-09-4

Detail 22155930

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink blocked by sanitizer bucket at front counter . Employee removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22155922

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/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22155921

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. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 22155925

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Warning

53A-15-4

Detail 22155923

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22155929

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22155927

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup in ice bin used to scoop ice. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22155926

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing over dishwash 3 bay sink. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22155919

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance over 3 bay sink. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22155920

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under panel of flooring that was loose in walk-in cooler. Proof of Current pest control. No other insects observed. Manager removed dead roach and cleaned and sanitized area. COS per DTartaglione. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22155931

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22155917

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22155918

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable or easily cleanable. Observed panel in walk-in cooler sprung up from floor and food debris and trash under panel. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22155928

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed storing spoon in standing cloudy water at 78F. Employee states normal procedure is for cups of water are reused and spoons are dipped into water and then stored in empty cup. Reviewed allergy awareness and procedures for emptying cups. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22155924

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 21529334

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed second front counter handsink blocked by container stored on basin.

31A-11-4

Detail 21529332

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at front counter used as dump sink as evidenced by coffee pooled in basin.

31B-02-4

Detail 21529329

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front handsink no paper towels. No paper towels at handsink at 3 bay sink.

13-02-4

Detail 21529335

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with hair to shoulders and hat on only. Loose hair swinging as food is prepared. Needs tie back.

13-04-4

Detail 21529328

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long beard preparing food and drinks, dipping ice.

14-10-4

Detail 21529333

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed single service plastic cup used as ice scoop at front counter.

36-17-5

Detail 21529331

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

38-07-4

Detail 21529330

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in walk-in freezer and dry storage area with no light shield or cover.

02D-01-5

Detail 21529327

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed drink powders at front counter with no label stating common name.

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21196219

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bin soiled with beverage splash, milk dispenser with old food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 21196216

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used as dumpsink as evidenced by heavy coffee stains on handsink and accumulation of ice in basin at front counter.

16-45-4

Detail 21196215

Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Observed old coffee grounds in mechanisms of utensil/dispenser in clean dish rack.

36-17-5

Detail 21196218

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

10-08-5

Detail 21196214

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoops stored on ice with handles on contact with ice n multiple bins.

08B-12-5

Detail 21196217

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice bins at front counter with multiple splash stains on them along opening. Ice bin left open during non use. Possible contamination of ice through splash.

Jul 13, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 14Total: 14

36-32-5

Detail 20336388

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at the Three Compartment Sink.

36-34-5

Detail 20336392

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 20336393

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in back area.

14-09-4

Detail 20336384

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator removed the item from service. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 20336391

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Operator placed drain cover. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20336389

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20336394

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20336395

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 20336385

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed the item and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20336386

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20336396

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee cups presented facing towards guests not covered. Operator placed lids on cups. Corrected On-Site

33-06-4

Detail 20336387

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at hand washing sink. Operator placed can at sink. Corrected On-Site

25-02-4

Detail 20336390

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator removed the items, coffee lid sticks. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20336383

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink and the Three Compartment Sink.

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 20336022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20336021

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20336023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Some progress noted, but not completed Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 20336024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-13: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

08B-02-4

Detail 20331882

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice bins open, Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 20331893

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four small flying insects in service and coffee prep area. None were landing on food. Operator attempted to remove flies. Operator educated the employee. Corrective Action Taken

35A-04-4

Detail 20331888

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by three rodent droppings found at electrical box. Operator removed the items and cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20331896

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

31B-02-4

Detail 20331891

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels in dispenser. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 20331895

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects, at Bug light sticky paper by back exit.

05-11-4

Detail 20331885

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at drink cooler.

14-01-5

Detail 20331897

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator educated the employee. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 20331886

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-09-4

Detail 20331889

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 20331892

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-17-5

Detail 20331894

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 20331883

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 20331884

Basic - Light not functioning at dry storage.

16-46-4

Detail 20331887

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-06-4

Detail 20331890

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, coffee filters. Operator inverted the filters. Corrected On-Site