Dunkin Donuts

3949 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 15 inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2010. On Jul 30, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13/ OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/SHELVES/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11/ NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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90
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 54 F AND 6 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLD UNIT AT 52 F. REFRIGERATION COMPANY CAME DURING INSPECTION TO REPAIR BOTH REFRIGERATORS AMBIENT AIR 40.2. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUASAGE 53.6 F, COOKED EGGS 52.7 F, LIGHT CREAM CHEESE 54.4, WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE 54.9 F, CREAM CHEESE TUBS AND SINGLE SERVE 54.5, OAT MILK 54.3 F, CHICKEN PABLANO 53.8 F, CHORIZO WRAP 54.5 F, GREEN GODDESS WRAP (EGG WHITES) 54.3 F, EGG WHITE BITES 54.9, AND COOKED BACON 54.4 STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TURKEY AND PORK SAUASGE 47. 4 F, CHEDDAR CHEESE 52.3 F, AVOCADO SPREAD 59.3, SINGLE SERVE CREAM CHEESE 51.8 F AT FRONT 6 COMPARTMENT COLD HOLD UNIT APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS VALUED $500.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATION #53 (NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.) FROM INSPECTION#2524103 CONDUCTED ON 8/17/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED HARD WATER STAINS ON TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE AND SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/SHELVES/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT MIDDLE SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. TOILET TANK LID IN GUEST RESTROOM BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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Aug 17, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES PREPARED SANDWICHES, DUMPED PAPER INSIDE GARBAGE CAN, TOUGHED THE FACE ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES CHANGE GLOVES AND WASHING THEIR HANDS AT CHANGE OF TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, DELI ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE OF TWO BATHROOMS ON SITE NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB.
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Aug 21, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 27, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS ALSO OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL AND CEILING IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE TOILET ROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POSTED ON REAR KITCHEN INFORMATION BOARD NOT VERIFIABLE. WRITTEN POLICY DOES NOT VERIFY THAT EVERY EMPLOYEE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE ADEQUATE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF 5.25% THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS. WRITTEN PROCEDURE STATES TO USE A PRODUCT ON SITE THAT HAS A SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION OF 1.45%. MUST OBTAIN A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS OR WHEN USING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM OF 5.25%. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP DRAW COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----- : 4-501.12 PREP DRAWER COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES AND CRACKS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Jun 20, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #16-4-601.11(A) FROM REPORT #2293447 ON 6-12-19 NOT CORRECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE NOT CLEAN. ALL AREAS OF ICE CONTACT INSIDE THE MACHINE NOTED WITH A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED OF ALL BLACK SLIME. THEN MUST CONTACT CDPH BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POSTED ON REAR KITCHEN INFORMATION BOARD NOT VERIFIABLE. WRITTEN POLICY DOES NOT VERIFY THAT EVERY EMPLOYEE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE ADEQUATE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF 5.25% THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS. WRITTEN PROCEDURE STATES TO USE A PRODUCT ON SITE THAT HAS A SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION OF 1.45%. MUST OBTAIN A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS OR WHEN USING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM OF 5.25%. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP DRAW COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----- : 4-501.12 PREP DRAWER COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES AND CRACKS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Jun 12, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP DRAWER COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS EGGS HELD INSIDE AT 49.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD INSIDE THE DRAWER PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS AT 48.2F & 49.3F, SAUSAGE AT 53.2F, CREAM CHEESE AT 53.4F. COOLERS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 49F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION MADE ON 6-12-19 WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOLER SUCH AS EGGS AT 49.3F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POSTED ON REAR KITCHEN INFORMATION BOARD NOT VERIFIABLE. WRITTEN POLICY DOES NOT VERIFY THAT EVERY EMPLOYEE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE ADEQUATE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF 5.25% THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS. WRITTEN PROCEDURE STATES TO USE A PRODUCT ON SITE THAT HAS A SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION OF 1.45%. MUST OBTAIN A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS OR WHEN USING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE WITH A MINIMUM OF 5.25%. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: BROKEN SOAP DISPENSERS UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP AT BOTH THE FRONT PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. STAFF PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE NOT CLEAN. ALL AREAS OF ICE CONTACT INSIDE THE MACHINE NOTED WITH A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL BLACK SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2243587 ON 12-17-18 NOT CORRECTED. #55- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN, BASEMENT, AND HALLWAY AREAS. MUST CLEAN.#57- FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP DRAW COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP DRAWER COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES AND CRACKS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN/CLEAR OF BUILT UP ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COFFEE MAKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY TOILETS BOWLS WITH FECES AND DIRTY, STAINED WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR AND BASEBOARD TILES AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Dec 17, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN, BASEMENT, AND HALLWAY AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUD NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND COLATA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION .MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 15, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DELI MEAT, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Feb 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HAM AND EGG SANDWICHES ARE BEING PREPARED DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF THE INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS STAINED BROWN, SCRUB CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SINK. THE PULL OUT REFRIGERATOR DRAWER FRAMES ARE DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS A HEAVILY FROSTED UP CONDENSER UNIT AND ONE OF THE FANS IS FROZEN, DEFROST AND REPAIR THE FREEZER. THE VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR HAS A DUSTY, STAINED BUILDUP, CLEAN THE HOOD AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE CORNERS OF THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTANCT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE WAS USE TO PREPARE DRINKS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. DO NOT USE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE BAGS FROM RETAIL FOOD BUSINESS KEEP INVOICES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS BY ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 19, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING FOOD GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD PRODUCTS,REMOVED ONE GLOVE AND USED PHONE TO CALL CERTIFIED MANAGER,AFTER FINISHED PUT ON THE SAME GLOVE AND MADE A BREAKFAST SANDWICH FOR COSTUMER.THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WEARING FOOD GLOVES DOING MULTI TASK WITH FOOD AND NON-FOOD RELATE, WEARING ALL TIME FOOD GLOVES ON.BOTH EMPLOYEE NEVER WASHED THEIR HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER REMOVED FOOD GLOVES. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.GRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000062897-16
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION,AND WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED, COOKED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS(EGGS, SAUSAGE,HAM ETC.A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED SERVED AND STORED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000062897-16
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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.KEEP DONUTS COVERED, IN REAR AREA(STORED ON METAL SHELF).USE ICE SCOOP TO GET ICE FOR CUSTOMERS.DO NOT USE GLASSES.
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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 Jul 30, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight 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 four violations 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.