Dunkin #363921

19298 Veterans Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33954

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin #363921 four times, with records going back to 2023. On Sep 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Port Charlotte facility scores 82, putting Dunkin #363921 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by drive thru and on front counter being used to dump coffee, ice, etc. inside. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin soiled with coffee splatter.

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gasket in drive thru reach in warped and not fitting properly.

14-10-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout establishment, under equipment, floors with food, paper, coffee beans, etc. on floor

36-01-4

Basic - Iced tea dispenser/ Milk Dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed on milk/creamer dispenser, dried on milk by spouts

22-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on cook line soiled with black mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not covered on front line for protection.

25-05-4

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed multiple employees touching their uniforms and then not washing hands before continuing work.

12A-28-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink on front line by tea dispenser, being used as a dump sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them through out establishment.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink with mop head down on floor f mop sink.

42-01-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees without hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on front line, drink splatter on drop ceiling at drink make station.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors not swept where least amount of food is exposed. Observed operator slip and fall on a plastic clear lid on floor.

36-01-4

Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed the top inside of iced tea dispenser where filter basket goes, with brown build up on it.

22-13-5

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed no proof of employee reporting. E mailed operator, printed out form and had employees fill out. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice machine with handle touching ice after just scooping ice. Observed operator correcting the scoop by putting into holder. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pitchers on drying shelf not inverted. Observed operator inverting properly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Sep 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin #363921 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin #363921 on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin #363921?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin #363921.

How does Dunkin #363921 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Dunkin #363921 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Dunkin #363921's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin #363921 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin #363921 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Dunkin #363921 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin #363921 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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