Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2024
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Dunkin Donuts has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 17, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Refrigerators thermometer kept in the back of cooler, instructed to keep in the warmest part of cooler.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Spoons kept in a cup of water at room temperature, instructed to keep utensils according to health code, ie.
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90
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Jun 8, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: FOUND A FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING HER MASK THEN MAKING ORDERS WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. MALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING DIRTY UTENSILS THEN PUT ON HIS MASK ALL WHILE NOT WASHING HIS HANDS AND REPLACING HIS GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN TOUCHING MASK/BODY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK ON SITE WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A MOP IN A LARGE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Apr 23, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO ANY VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELD IN BETWEEN THE HAND AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND TALL WEEDS ON THE SIDE OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEEDS AND MAINTAIN THE AREA FREE OF WEEDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND ON DOOR STAND UP COOLER AIR TEMP AT 52.5F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 20LBS OF PACKAGED CREAM CHEESE AT 51.2F, 10 LBS OF SAUASAGE AT 51.3, ITEMS WERE STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 31, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE (CHICKEN, SAUSAGE, EGGS, SLICED CHEESE, CREAM CHEESE AND CHICKEN SALAD). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COOLERS WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (15LBS OF EGGS AT 49.2F-50.6F, 1LB OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.3F, 5LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 48.0F, 8LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 47.7F, 1LB OF SLICED CHEESE AT 49.1F, 3LBS OF CHICKEN PATTIES AT 48.7, 1/2LB OF HAM AT 50.2F, 1/2LB OF TURKEY AT 49.9F AND 1/2LB OF STEAK AT 49.8F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 34 1/2LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM TOILET NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL TOILETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CONTAINER OF LIQUID SUGAR ON THE COUNTER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAIN DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL NOZZLES OF DRINK DISPENSORS TO REMOVE ALL 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 AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REACH IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABLE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, SINKS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 19, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP BUCKET NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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90
Jul 15, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS(SODA, WATER)AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES IN ORDER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ITEMS.
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May 25, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Found top of equipment not wiped down.(coffee machines, coollata machine etc.)
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Found missing thermometer inside reach in cooler.
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90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Sep 17, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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 Dunkin Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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