Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2024
90
Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected 12 times since 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 11, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Dunkin Donuts's record stops at Jan 11, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 11, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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90
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DONUT DISPLAY AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK SAUSAGE, EGGS, CREAM CHEESE, AND CHEESE ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57F - 61 F LOCATED IN THE TOP PORTION OF REACH IN PREP/SERVICE COOLER. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOP PORTION OF REACH IN THE PREP/SERVICE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 61F AT THE INSPECTION. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET CONTINUOUSLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER TABLES AND CHAIRS LOCATED IN TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 16, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP/SERVING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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May 21, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER APPLY DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE APPLYING DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE FOODS AND ALWAYS FOLLOWING PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 11, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RESTROOM DOOR HANDLE(MISSING),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 21, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR FREEZER AND 2-DOOR, ALL COUNTER SURFACES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS MENTIONED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AROUND COFFEE MACHINE, HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSER, HOT-HOLDING UNITS AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE RESTROOM.
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Mar 21, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR FREEZER AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTER SURFACES AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND AT REAR UNDER SHELVING AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL ON SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF SPLASHES/STAINS.
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Sep 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 10 ON THE WALL AND AROUND THE TV'S ABOVE THE DONUT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES AND DRIP TRAYS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ON BACK WALL NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA.
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86
Apr 7, 2014
License
No violations found.
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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 Jan 11, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.
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