Dunkin

1042 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Dunkin has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 31, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food storage container for time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Dunkin's latest score of 67 falls below the Wauchula average of 70. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed old food residue on bulk sugar container on exterior rim and lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-09-5

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys, aprons, twist off drinks stored in front of tea and coffee machines at kitchen. Employee removed all. And sanitized area.

40-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Lid food debris on floor under shelving in walk-in cooler. Small water puddle on floor at entrance to walk-in freezer. Between cooler and freezer.

36-73-4

22-09-5

Basic - Ice bucketnot inverted between uses.

10-14-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed food boxes stored not inverted at makeline on top of warmer. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mop heads in basin of mopsink.

42-01-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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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. Observed one employee hired 3 weeks ago that had not been informed of Health reporting responsibility. Manager had employee read and sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining interior shelf of reach in cooler at drive through. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cook preparing muffin mix with bracelets. Manager had employee remove bracelets and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cups positioned with open end toward customer's waiting area with no cover to protect from contamination. Observed tea/coffee filters stored open and on top of tea machine and coffee grinder. Operator had lid added to all. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed powdered drink mixes at front counter with no lid. Employee added lids. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed area above and behind dispensing nozzles on shut shot machine with old food debris. Operator had employee clean and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site**

23-01-4

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuume breaker on splitter with hose. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee hired over 8 months ago no food safety training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin?

Across the inspection record, “food storage container for time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin.

How does Dunkin compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?

Dunkin most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.

Has Dunkin's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin 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 inspected?

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

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