DUNKIN
1042 S 6 AVE, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863-445-5166
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing out filter container in the hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at two of the handwashing sinks, operator replaced towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on the prep table, operator moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees car keys on a prep table in kitchen, employee moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without beard guards on, operator corrected.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator a copy by email.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed old food residue on bulk sugar container on exterior rim and lid.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys, aprons, twist off drinks stored in front of tea and coffee machines at kitchen. Employee removed all. And sanitized area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Lid food debris on floor under shelving in walk-in cooler. Small water puddle on floor at entrance to walk-in freezer. Between cooler and freezer.
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed old food residue on bulk sugar container on exterior rim and lid.
Ice bucketnot inverted between uses.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food boxes stored not inverted at makeline on top of warmer. Operator inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mop heads in basin of mopsink.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed one employee hired 3 weeks ago that had not been informed of Health reporting responsibility. Manager had employee read and sign during inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining interior shelf of reach in cooler at drive through. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook preparing muffin mix with bracelets. Manager had employee remove bracelets and wash hands.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups positioned with open end toward customer's waiting area with no cover to protect from contamination. Observed tea/coffee filters stored open and on top of tea machine and coffee grinder. Operator had lid added to all.
Stored food not covered. Observed powdered drink mixes at front counter with no lid. Employee added lids.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed area above and behind dispensing nozzles on shut shot machine with old food debris. Operator had employee clean and sanitize area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.