Dunkin Donuts

12184 Mercado Dr, Venice, FL 34293

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 90 sits above the Venice average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

11-05-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at front counter coffee area. Opco

21-44-1

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - 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.

41-10-4

Basic - 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.

13-07-4

Jun 14, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

May 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed open bottle of Spic and Span on top of open ice machine. Observed bottle of Spic and Span on shelf over prep tale with muffin on table. Observed operator remove chemicals for proper storage.Repeat 12-6-22 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Dec 6, 2022

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 small flying insects at hand sink and adjacent donut display cases landing on donuts. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at coffee station. Observed operator move bucket to lower shelf away from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 20 small flying insects at hand sink and adjacent donut display cases landing on donuts. **Warning**

01B-13-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee clothing and personal item on shelf next to office above food and single service items. Observed operator move items to cart next to office. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food. Instructed employee on proper policy and observed employee remove watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 74F at coffee station counter. Observed operator remove utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing arm on back door broken. **Warning**

35B-03-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed coffee filters not inverted or protected. Observed operator invert coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-05-4

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on food prep counter.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed sanitizer test kit for 3 compartment sink.

16-32-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Observed employee place paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

How does Dunkin Donuts compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Dunkin Donuts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts 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 Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around three times per year on average.

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