Dunkin Donut
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Dunkin Donut stretching back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5LBS. SAUSAGE-55.0F.1.5LBS. TURKEY SAUSAGE-53.0F.1LBS. OMLETE BITES-55.0F.1.5LBS. STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE-61.0F.2LBS. AVACADO CREAM CHEESE-65.0F.1LBS. CREAM CHEESE-61.0F.1.5LBS. VEGETABLE CREAM CHEESE-57.0F..5LBS.HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT-60.0F..5LBS. CHICKEN WRAP-53.0F.4OZ. BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE BITES-55.0F. PRODUCT WAS DUSCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.12.4LBS. $102.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 68.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SWEEPING THE FLOOR WITH A BROOM AND THEN HE PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES,GRABBED SOME PAPER LINER TO LINE TRAY WENT INTO WALK IN COOLER AND GOT A BOX OF FROZEN EGG FOLDS AND PLACED ON TRAY WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.DISCARDED APPX. 3LBS. EGG FOLDS $25.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY EMPLOYEE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT COUNTER MILK PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HAND SINK AND PANEL OF HAND DRYER IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDERNEATH VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES.
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86
Dec 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 15, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE HANDLED, PREPPEED AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC TOILET ROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 23, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Jul 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARREHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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82
Jul 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. UPON INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 76.5F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES MUST USE HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARREHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE SMALL STORAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jan 31, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE BY MY THERMOMETER WAS 56F. REFRIGERATION UNIT MUST HAS BEEN TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE REFRIGERATION UNIT IS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT ME FOR A TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 3 CONTAINERS OF EGGS AT 52.5F, 4 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGE AT 53.0F, 2 CONTAINERS OF DELI MEAT AT 52.5F, AND 2 CONTAINERS OF TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 52.5F INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEES, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH HAS EQUIPMENTS,MONEY SWEEPING FLOOR THEN GOIN BACK TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINER:MAKING SANDWICHES,TOUCHING BREAD AND ICE. NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE MADE AND PANELS AT SAME AREA. ALSO" COLATTA" MACHINE WITH PINK, BROWN AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE SHOOTER/DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE UNUSED COOLER NEED TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE NEAR BY FOR PROPER HAND WASHING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WASH BOWLS,AND TOILET BOWLS NOT CLEANED, GRIME AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TOILET AND WASH BOWLS, AT BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER WITH SPLATTERED FOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,ALONG BASE BOARD AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR DRAIN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS PROVIDED INSIDE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER. A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS:PURSE AND SHOES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE. RELOCATE ITEMS.
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMNOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS STORED IN SANITZING BUCKETS WITH WATER AND NO SANITIZER, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER(SPILLS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA(SPILLS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Apr 29, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises or certified food manager certificate posted. Establishment is preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods-Cooked Eggs at 35.6 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises or have city of chicago certificate posted or have proper documentation from institution for enrollment or pending city of chicago certificate. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: Inspection report summary not displayed on visible to establsihment customers. Instructed that inspection report summary must be posted in plain view and conspicuous to establishment customers. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(B).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall tile missing from behind coolatta machine. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.
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Jan 3, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donut on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donut?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donut.
Has Dunkin Donut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donut have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dunkin Donut means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dunkin Donut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donut is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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