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DUNKIN DONUTS 234

451 SOUTH DUNKIN DRIVE, Tavares FL 32778 · 2812012782

Last inspected Sep 12, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4501124
Grade history
SEP 23
DEC 24
SEP 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Spic and Span disinfecting spray hanging on dry storage shelf with donut boxes and bags. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand bag on top of container with sugar next to ice machine. employee sweater on top of sugar container next to prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by sugar container and behind ice machine. Floor by prep area soiled. Floor underneath blodgett oven. Floor under dry storage shelf. Floor in the corner to the right of managers office.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket next to ice machine. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to ice machine. Operator cleaner.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored at back prep table.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's Restroom
Basic/32-04-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Line cooler
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -2 spray bottles of cleaner hanging on dry storage shelf. - spray bottle stored on counter next to straws and condiments in drive thru.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -2 new hires
Intermediate/11-26-1
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo cups in dry storage area.
Basic/24-26-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drinks stored next condiments in drive thru.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven in back area.
Basic/22-08-4

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.