Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: May 10, 2024
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Public records show 18 inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 10, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 10, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided at front prep area hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at front prep area hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C).
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No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
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Aug 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING 110F, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHED 98F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER RESTORED AND WAS MAINTAINING 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION) WITHOUT A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3:15P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 7, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 14, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: spoons kept in a cup of standing water, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.
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May 15, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE UNISEX TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE TOILETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE UNISEX TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE TOILETS
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Dec 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND OFFICE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE UNISEX TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE TOILETS
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Aug 9, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEFT KNOB AND THE SPRAYER HEAD HANDLE BOTH LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jun 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH IN PREP COOLER.AIR TEMPERATURE IN TOP DRAWER OF COOLER-48.7F AND LOWER AREA OF SAME COOLER SLIGHTLY WARMER MAINTAINED AT 50.1F. MUST NOT USE COOLER.MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW,-CDI. COOLER WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL TO USE UNIT.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER.APPROX 3LBS BREADED CHICKEN BREAST-49.6F,2LBS EGG WHITE OMLETTE-50.1F,3LBS-STEAK-48.7F, 1LB-TURKEY BREAKFAST PATTY-49.1F 1/2 LB,DELI HAM 52.1F, 1-LB-DELI TURKEY-50.0F, 2LBS-PORK SAUSAGE-48.1F.ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGERS APPROX COST $75.00 /12.50 LBS. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2- DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 19, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 17, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE AREA, ON THE WALLS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM AND ON BOXES ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO 3/24/2015.
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Oct 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND FRONT COUNTER AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-35 FRUIT FLIES. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIUOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS, DIPENSOR NOZZLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL COUNTER TOPS. 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 THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOOR GROUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN MOP SINK 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 FOOD SPLATTER. CEILING TILES AND GRATES 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 UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING AND ALL ARTICLES ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK.
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May 18, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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May 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.6, FOUND EGGS, HAM, TURKEY INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. FAX CDPH AT (312)746-4240 WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD BETWEEN 47.7 F AND 55.2 F- EGGS, HAM, CHEESE, CREAM CHEESE AND TURKEY. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 10LBS VALUED AT $70.00.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
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Jun 10, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found bulk food not labeled at rear of premises.(sugar)
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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 broken thermometer inside reach in cooler.
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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 May 10, 2024. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six 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 three 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.
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