Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2023
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Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected 18 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 29, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 29, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP OF ICE MACHINE LID MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND FOOD.
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Jun 8, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" INCH OPENING AT RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN MENS WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" INCH OPENING AT RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2366776 DATED:04/02/2020 #47-NOTED COUNTER SHELF (UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE) BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. Jul 2, 2020 #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. Jul 2, 2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. Jul 2, 2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. Jul 2, 2020 #55-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AND VENT COVER ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/13/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" INCH OPENING AT RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MAKER IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE HANGING BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Apr 2, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED COUNTER SHELF (UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE) BEHIND FRONT COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. 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 CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AND VENT COVER ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 7, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CONVECTION WITH CHARRED FOOD PARTICULATES AND OBSERVED SPLASHING ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVEN,WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORNERS OF FLOOR AT DRY STORAGE AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR AT THESE AREAS AT DRY STORAGE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD OVER CONVECTION OVEN AT REAR DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Dec 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE/EGG/CHEESE SANDWICHES,COFFEES WITH MILK ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT ONE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, REAR KITCHEN PREP, BATHROOMS, OUTSIDE NEAR GARBAGE AREA, AND FRONT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, THRESHOLD REAR OUTER DOOR COMMON AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jun 20, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR (THREE COMPARTMENT SINK), WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WASTE WATER OVER FLOWS ON TO FLOOR, NOT DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT ONE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, REAR KITCHEN PREP, BATHROOMS, OUTSIDE NEAR GARBAGE AREA, AND FRONT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, THRESHOLD REAR OUTER DOOR COMMON AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no food certified mgr with a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous(making egg/ham sandwiches, egg burrito, ham sandwiches, serving coffee with milk) foods at this time of inspection.Citation issued 7-38-012 serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning, ice bin covers 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 walk in cooler, rear storage areas under shelving/racks not lean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area that had holes, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Dec 11, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served and no City of Chicago Ceriticate posted. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Jan 31, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in walk in cooler 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 area room under shelving needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in rear kitchen, storage area need cleaning.
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Feb 14, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Feb 7, 2012
Complaint
6 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EXIT DOOR GOING OUTSIDE THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED,BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP,NOT PROPERLY SEALED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR,GIVEN 5 DAYS 02-14-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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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. COOKING HOOD FRONT AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR FRONT COOLER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ROLLER CART RACKS AT THE REAR PREP UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TOP COUNTER OF DAIRY MACHINE LEFT SIDE IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP AREA UNCLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EXTERIOR SIDE WALLS OF OVEN NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN LADIES TOILET UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 29, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage display shelves and ledges of storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor between equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have on proper hair restraints.
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Feb 14, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-sausage at 34.1 F and no city of Chicago certicate posted. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage display shelves and ledges of storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor between equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have on proper hair restraints.
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Mar 5, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. HOOD ABOVE MICROWAVE IN FRONT AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL COUNTER TOP BEHIND CHOCOLATE MACHINE,COFFEE MACHINES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CHOPPING BOARD WITH BLACK DEEP CUTS,MUST CLEAN; COOLER SHELVES FOR HAM,FLAT BREAD,CREAM CHEESE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN; STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS FOR INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,CORNERS OF DINING AREA,REAR PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 1 LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE AREA LOOSE,MUST BE FIXED
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPTY BOXES NOT BEING USED IN THE REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED
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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 Nov 29, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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