Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2023
86
Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected 18 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dunkin Donuts dates to Dec 5, 2023.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. 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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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 1-DOOR STAND UP 7-UP AND PEPSI REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEREMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON BOTH PREP AREA AND WASHROOM HANDWASH SINKS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HANDWASH SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL ABOVE REAR LABEL TABLE (BELOW CUPS SHELF). MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Dec 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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May 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
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Jun 16, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Mar 15, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW).
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND (2) ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER
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Jul 5, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior portion of the rear ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DUST AND COFFEE BEANS UNDERNEATH COFFEE DISPENSER CABINET (ACROSS FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK) BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE MEN/WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS WORN AND WITH DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN PARTS OR REPLACE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND IN CORNERS DAILY.
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Aug 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AROUND WATER HANDLES, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET UNDER PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: CREAM CHEESE REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Jul 25, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE REAR.
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Jul 5, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities failed to maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less. 2 door cooler air temperature was at 50.7F at time of inspection on 6/12/2012. Cooler has been tagged at this time of inspection, mgmt was advised to repair, or replace cooler. Citation issued.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less during storage at time of inspection on 6/12/2012. List of potentially hazardous foods follows: sausage at 57.4f, eggs at 46.4f, milk at 50.5f, cream cheese at 50.2f. Mgmt discarded product at once, citation issued.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: No hot running water under city pressure. Water temperature at 3 compartment sink 67.7F. Outlet pipe from water heater cool to the touch. Citation issued. Must repair water heater and maintain water temperature of 110F or above.
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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: Found/observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/4 inch gap on left side of door, front door had 1/4 inch gap on corner of door. Citation issued.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean. Need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing cove moulding by front window, shall be provided, repaired, sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in display cooler, shall be provided, light shields in kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excess clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Apr 20, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Display shelves and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provide inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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May 28, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED THE VENT COVER WHILE I'M WRITING THE REPORT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Dec 5, 2023. The public record contains 18 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?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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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