Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares
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451 South Dunkin Drive, Tavares, FL 32778Part of: Dunkin Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares has been inspected 17 times between June 2021 and September 2025, accumulating 124 violations — an average of 7.3 violations per inspection, more than 40 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, including recurring issues with chemical storage (cited in at least 6 inspections), consumer advisories (cited in 8 inspections), employee health policy (cited in 4 inspections), and handwashing procedures (cited in at least 3 inspections). An administrative complaint was recommended following the February 21, 2023 inspection, which documented 10 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, parasite destruction, food in good condition, approved food source, and handwashing procedures. The most recent inspection on September 12, 2025 documented 14 violations including high-priority findings for consumer advisory and chemical storage, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares last inspected?
- Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 12, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares are: Toilet facilities, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares had?
- Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares find?
- Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares was most recently inspected on September 12, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, Dunkin Donuts 234 in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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