Dunkin Donuts

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2024
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 27 inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 10, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in all coolers, instructed to provide.
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95
Dec 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX. 10 ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 5 UNDER COFFEE STATION AND 5 IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ANY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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86
Dec 19, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG UNDER COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM OR OTHER SYSTEM, INCLUDING USE OF SEWAGE TRANSPORT VEHICLES, WASTE RETENTION TANKS, PUMPS, PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX. 10 ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 5 UNDER COFFEE STATION AND 5 IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ANY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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67
Oct 11, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CFM ARRIVES AT 11:12 AM. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Oct 6, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM SEPTEMBER 28,2022 NOT CORRECTED BY CORECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2564439: FOUND APPROX 15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. NOTED 10 IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ICED COFFEE STATION. ALSO NOTED 5 IN REAR STORAGE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED, ICE MACHINE IN CONPLIANCE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SPILLED BREWED COFFEE UNDER COLD BREW COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF BEVERAGES AND FOOD RESIDUE ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Sep 28, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 50 SMALL FLIES AND ONE ROACH ON SITE. FOUND 1 ROACH NEXT TO CIRCUIT BREAKER, NOTED 15 IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ICED COFFEE STATION. ALSO NOTED 20 IN FOOD PREP AREA AND 15 IN REAR STORAGE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES STORE MILK CANISTER, BREAD SLICER AND STRAINER IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLERS DUMP LIQUID INTO HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT TOP/BEHIND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SPILLED BREWED COFFEE UNDER COLD BREW COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF BEVERAGES AND FOOD RESIDUE ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DETACHED AND HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGAER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 28, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 10-15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO UTLITY SINK ALSO NOTED 2 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AND DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DETACHED AND HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGAER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Dec 15, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN DOOR HANDLE TO 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT NEAR THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE HOT HOLDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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82
Feb 19, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID OR POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS, DELI MEATS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVE EMPLOYEES WASHING THEIR HANDS IN THE 1-COMP PREP SINK. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN THE HAND SINK ONLY, AND NOT IN THE SINK FOR FOOD PREP OR WARE WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEE COATS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDEL FOOD OR BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN,
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA & MILK CRATES FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND MAIN TAN .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, EXCESSIVE DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOASTER OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO USE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HAVE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS AND SAUSAGE )MUST BE ON SITE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULKING ALONG EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR, DRIED AND DETERIORATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROVES AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Dec 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE DOOR TO THE FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR/GASKETS SO THE DOOR REMAINS TIGHTLY SHUT WHEN CLOSED. NOTED THAT THE COVERS TO THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS ARE BROKEN AND DO NOT STAY SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DISPENSERS SO THEY FUNCTION PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED COVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE FREEZERS. THE COVING IS BROKEN OFF FROM THE WALL AND ALSO GAPPING IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND THE SAFE, UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE HAND SINK, UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED PACKAGES OF BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE LIGHT SHIELDS NEAREST THE DISH MACHINE ARE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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86
Dec 11, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS. NOTED ONE FOOD HANLDER TOUCH THE GARBAGE CAN AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES. NOTED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AT THE REGISTER THEN PREPARING DRINKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ADVISED MANAGER ON PROPER HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Jul 28, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED IN THE 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 THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ALONG THE LOWER SECTION OF THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.
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86
Jul 14, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED COOKED EGGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SAUSAGE,EGGS,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/CONSTRUCTED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY RINSING MILK AND COFFEE GROUNDS INTO THE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SINK. NO SINK HAS BEEN PROVIDED ON SITE TO PROPERLY PRERINSE AND SCRAP MULTI USE UTENSILS PRIOR TO BEING WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL A SINK THAT CAN BE USED TO PRERINSE AND SCRAP MULTI USE DISHES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED IN THE 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 THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ALONG THE LOWER SECTION OF THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Oct 27, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS ON DAIRY DISPENSERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.
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95
Oct 15, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS ON DAIRY DISPENSERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.
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95
Sep 29, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH OR SANITIZE UTENSILS, POTS, DISHES WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NO ATTACHED SOAP, RINSE AGENT OR SANITIZER. MANAGER UNCERTAIN IF MACHINE IS A CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE OR A HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE. MACHINE NOT REACHING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180. BOTH WASH AND RINSE GAGES INOPERABLE AND MACHINE COOL TO THE TOUCH AFTER RUNNING ITS CYCLE AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F. NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. UNABLE TO WASH RINSE OR SANITIZE ON PREMISES. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND COOLER/FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. HOLES IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-30-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST CLEAN COUNTERS AND SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.#34- CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.#35-WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.#40- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY WITH BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN SAME AREAS. ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND 1ST FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ABOVE THE FROZEN COOLATA MACHINE.
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70
Sep 25, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH OR SANITIZE UTENSILS, POTS, DISHES WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NO ATTACHED SOAP, RINSE AGENT OR SANITIZER. MANAGER UNCERTAIN IF MACHINE IS A CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE OR A HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE. MACHINE NOT REACHING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180. BOTH WASH AND RINSE GAGES INOPERABLE AND MACHINE COOL TO THE TOUCH AFTER RUNNING ITS CYCLE AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F. NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. UNABLE TO WASH RINSE OR SANITIZE ON PREMISES. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND COOLER/FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. HOLES IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-30-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST CLEAN COUNTERS AND SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.#34- CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.#35-WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.#40- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC JARS AS LEGS (PROPS) FOR LATTE MACHINE ON PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY WITH BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN SAME AREAS. ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND 1ST FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ABOVE THE FROZEN COOLATA MACHINE.
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTERS AND SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A HANDLE FOR LEFT DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR WHERE MISSING. REPLACE MISSING PIECE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOP IN LARGE ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 8, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 11, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CERFITIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED ON ARRIVAL AT 1150AM. CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED IN SITE AT 1215PM.A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #H000081732 14.
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Jun 15, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR 1DR COOLER GASKET AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELVES OF DOUGNUT DISPLAY CASES TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COOLERS.ALSO MUST CLEAN DISPENSERS AT MILK DISPENSING MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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May 5, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. Must fix ice machine lid, cooler door gasket in rear that's in poor repair; & cutting board with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached.
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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. Must clean floors in basement, under shelves & equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Sep 10, 2024. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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 around two times per year on average.