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DUNKIN DONUTS

12184 MERCADO DR, Venice FL 34293 · 941-213-4608

Last inspected Jul 28, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6805871
Grade history
SEP 23
AUG 24
JUL 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 →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022057939Dec 6, 2022Dec 28, 2022$400

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Intermediate/11-03-5
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate/11-05-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at front counter coffee area. Opco
Basic/21-44-1
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer buckets on counter next to drink area by sink. Observed chemical spray bottles on stored on ice machine.
High priority/41-10-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees handling food while wearing watches and rings.
Basic/13-07-4

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.