Dunkin #348029

2525 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Dunkin #348029 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited three times.

Dunkin #348029's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on their ceiling vents
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide a copy of their current license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on their coffee table. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
82
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 450ppm quaternary. Had operator remake it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the food warmer: Chicken (95F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr and that the warmer wasn't functioning. Operator reheated the chicken to 185F and placed it in a working warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at their front counter hand wash sink. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was unable to provide their current license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee seat cushion and jacket stored on top of boxes of dry goods in the dry storage area. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their shared dumpster missing a drain plug. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers stored un-inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored with food in the dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service straws on the floor besides the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up in the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
78
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler Cold Holding Chicken 56F, Turkey Sausage 54F, Sliced Cheese 54F. Employee moved product to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed manager vomit cleaning plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed manager agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups stored on floor near ice machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed soap and sanitizer mixed in sanitizer bucket. Employee corrected by refilling without soap. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
64
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed no employee training certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary sanitizer buckets on floor. Employees corrected by placing off floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with bracelet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on pad around back of dumpster on shared dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on shared dumpster.
33-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin #348029 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin #348029 on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin #348029?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin #348029.

How does Dunkin #348029 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Dunkin #348029 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Dunkin #348029's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin #348029 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin #348029 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dunkin #348029 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin #348029 is inspected around two times per year on average.