Wauchula, Hardee County

DUNKIN

1042 S 6 AVE, Wauchula, FL 33873

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Jul 31, 2025
City
Wauchula
County
Hardee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 23919476

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing out filter container in the hand washing sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 23919474

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at two of the handwashing sinks, operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23919479

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on the prep table, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23919475

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees car keys on a prep table in kitchen, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 23919477

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without beard guards on, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23919478

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator a copy by email. Corrected On-Site

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 23508419

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

22-09-5

Detail 23508418

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

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

40-06-5

Detail 22603297

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.

36-73-4

Detail 22603296

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.

22-09-5

Detail 22603295

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.

10-14-5

Detail 22603294

Basic - Ice bucketnot inverted between uses.

25-06-4

Detail 22603299

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

42-01-4

Detail 22603298

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

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 22297532

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

14-05-4

Detail 22297528

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

13-07-4

Detail 22297531

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

25-05-4

Detail 22297527

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

08B-12-5

Detail 22297530

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

23-01-4

Detail 22297529

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

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

53A-05-6

Detail 21688733

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaged in food preparation and no manager onsite at inspection Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21688739

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 1 year ago. 4 other employees hired over 60 days onsite at inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 21688738

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black growth on ceiling and light fixture in walk-in cooler.

24-03-4

Detail 21688735

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed clean pans stacked on top of dirty bins at lower shelf of ware wash drying rack.

14-11-5

Detail 21688736

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn and missing at reach-in cooler at front counter.

10-14-5

Detail 21688734

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses.

21-11-4

Detail 21688732

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.

08B-12-5

Detail 21688731

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of drink mixes stored at front counter with no lid.

21-08-4

Detail 21688737

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 100ppm. Employee changed out bucket corrected to 200ppm

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 21328423

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21328424

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

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 21227370

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21227377

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tortilla cheese (53F - Cold Holding); avocado spread (49F - Cold Holding); Turkey sausage (54F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); pesto (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding);hummus Cedars (51F - Cold Holding); eggs (45F - Cold Holding) Observed all foods in reach in preptop sandwich station above 41F. See stop sale. Manager will implement time as a public health control until unit can be fixed or replaced. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21227366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg (117F - Hot Holding). No other foods in warmer. See stop sale. Employees unaware of how long items have been out of temp due to shift change. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21227374

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

53A-16-4

Detail 21227373

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21227376

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with food no manager on site. Manager was called and arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21227367

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

14-11-5

Detail 21227369

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.gaskets broken in under counter cold hold units. Sandwich cold hold unable to hold foods at 41F or less. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21227375

Basic - Food stored on floor.bags of sugar stored on floor beside walk-in cooler. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21227372

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pitcher in sugar with handle buried in food at sugar bulk container at front counter area. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 21227368

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spatula stored on dirty cup at Madeline. Warning

23-01-4

Detail 21227371

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed sure shot machine with area behind spouts soiled with old debris. Warning

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

09-01-4

Detail 20891495

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching whip cream nozzle with bare hands no gloves.

03A-02-5

Detail 20891498

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All foods in makeline reach in cooler found above 41F, makeline was just refilled at 1200pm.ambient air of cooler 57F. Operator removed all foods to walk-in cooler to bring quickly to 41F or below.Warning Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20891497

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added no vacuum breaker.

53A-05-6

Detail 20891496

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-02-5

Detail 20891493

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for some employees hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

10-02-4

Detail 20891494

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spatula/spreader stored in dirty container at makeline. Operator removed to dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

02C-03-5

Detail 20477342

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened past 24 hours no date mark. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20477349

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing by drive through window.

41-04-4

Detail 20477341

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20477343

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in waiting area.

36-34-5

Detail 20477345

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above prep area back by storage.

29-18-4

Detail 20477350

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at the three compartment sink.

14-10-4

Detail 20477348

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner, gasket torn on small Reach in Cooler by waiting area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20477346

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in Freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20477351

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20477344

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, coffee stoppers, operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20477347

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site