DUNKIN DONUTS
12184 MERCADO DR · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High 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**
01B-13-4High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Basic 5
24-05-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
13-07-4Basic – 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**
10-07-4Basic – 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**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing arm on back door broken. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:55 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.