Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts 18 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PILES OF STICKS IN BETWEEN GATE AND BUILDING FROM REAR EXIT TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS FROM FACILITY. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND
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Dec 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED AT 10:00AM.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(EGGS, MILK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED AT 10:00 AM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW(LEFT SIDE). MUST SEAL.
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Nov 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WITH ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Dec 27, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-21-21 INSPECTION # 2500522. 51. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. 53. OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 56. OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.
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Apr 21, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (04/01/2020) WAS NOT VISIBLE FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM;UNNECESSARY ITEMS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PREP AREA EXHAUST HOOD,REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS,REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA,WALK-IN-FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE (WALK-IN-FREEZER) ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN ICE SCOOP UTENSIL FOR ICE BIN AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON TOP OF MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Jul 24, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 0BSERVED CONDENSER UNIT FAN GUARD DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CORE VIOLATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEPARATE TOILET RECEPTACLE WITH COVER NEEDED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM CORE VIOLATION
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May 24, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, PILE OF WOODS IN REAR OUTSIDE BY GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 17, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK, COUNTER TOP AND COUNTER SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND SYRUP DEBRIS, PREP TABLE AND PREP SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER, PILE OF WOODS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR TO ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS REAR AREA WITHOUT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONNEL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UPPER AND LOWER DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL AROUND FRONT DINING AREA (BY ENTRANCE DOOR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH LOOSE BASEBOARD WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jul 22, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, front counter cabinet in prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Missing light shields in rear exhaust canopy, rear prep area, and rear storage area shall be provided).
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies 20 (gnats) in rear kitchen area, and by front counter area(10 ).Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced, front counter cabinet in prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in freezer not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors under prep tables not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen, prep area, shall be provided, replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear exhaust canopy, rear prep area, and rear storage area shall be provided.
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Jun 7, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving, door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Walk in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink and under ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bathroom, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Front display for doughnuts had no light shields, shall provide light shields, damaged/broken light shields in front prep area, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), exhaust vents(ventilation) in women's bathroom not clean, needs cleaning.
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Jan 19, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN PREP AREA MUST BE PROVIDED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENT COVER IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Door on ice machine not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace broken ice machine door.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Fan covers inside walk-in cooler, counters, under equipment, food display shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor between equipment, in storage room and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded in walk-in cooler. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Apr 2, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. UNDER HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN;FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;ICE BUILDUP IN FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER,MUST BE REMOVED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BOTTOM WALLS AND COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR AREA BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC; STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREA ,MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts.
Has Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Belmont Donuts Inc. — Dunkin Donuts is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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