How many health inspections has DUNKIN DONUTS 234 had?

DUNKIN DONUTS 234 has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DUNKIN DONUTS 234 ever been shut down?

No, DUNKIN DONUTS 234 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at DUNKIN DONUTS 234?

The most frequently cited violations at DUNKIN DONUTS 234 are: Toilet facilities, Allergen awareness, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

DUNKIN DONUTS 234

451 SOUTH DUNKIN DRIVE, Tavares, FL 32778

Lake County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HZ O DONUTS LLC · License: SEA4501124

DUNKIN DONUTS 234 in Tavares, FL has 16 inspections on record with 116 total violations (7.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

16Inspections

116Violations

0Closures

Data current as of December 13, 2024

Inspection History (16)

Dec 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 10, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 8, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 12, 2017 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 4, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

DUNKIN DONUTS 234 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Lake County average of 0.05 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.61.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DUNKIN DONUTS 234 had?: DUNKIN DONUTS 234 has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DUNKIN DONUTS 234 ever been shut down?: No, DUNKIN DONUTS 234 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at DUNKIN DONUTS 234?: The most frequently cited violations at DUNKIN DONUTS 234 are: Toilet facilities, Allergen awareness, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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