Dunkin Donuts 234
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
61
Score
Dunkin Donuts 234 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Tavares restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Spic and Span disinfecting spray hanging on dry storage shelf with donut boxes and bags. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - 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.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket next to ice machine. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to ice machine. Operator cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink.
36-27-5
61
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored at back prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and women's Restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Line cooler **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
67
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Apr 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of oven cleaner stored on shelf above prep table next to oven. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Togo coffee boxes on front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Bulk sugar stored on floor on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven across 3 compartment sink.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler next to hand sink on front line.
05-09-4
70
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg patties (97F - Hot Holding); turkey sausage (122F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf next to food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. **Warning**
13-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. 1 employee **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Egg patties, turkey sausage, breaded chicken **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in back area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit underneath coffe maker. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin underneath coffee station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts 234 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts 234 on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts 234?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts 234.
How does Dunkin Donuts 234 compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Dunkin Donuts 234 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tavares average of 66.
Has Dunkin Donuts 234's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts 234 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts 234 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 Donuts 234 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts 234 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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