Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2023
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Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected 15 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Dunkin Donuts's record stops at Nov 14, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST SEAL GAP WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND MILK CRATES BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 9, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND BY THE MOP SINK AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR AREA PREP TABLE BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GASKETS AROUND THE 4 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNUSED BROKEN OVEN,COFFEE EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REAR STORAGE SHELF MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jul 13, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR (PREP/DISH WASHING AREA) HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL THE SAID HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZED REAR STORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Oct 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD FOR THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Sep 6, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN THE PUBLIC HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOMS. PLASTIC CURTAINS IN THE DOORWAY OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (BURNED). MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 22, 2014
Routine
2 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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (HOOD) FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE BAGEL OVEN IN REAR.
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Mar 19, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF FROST. MUST DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. MUST SHIELD LIGHTS IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Nov 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage 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 under 3 compartment sink, rear storage room, under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in walk in cooler, and doughnut display unit, shall be provided, light shields need cleaning in rear kitchen/storage area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Nov 17, 2011
Routine
4 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. ICE BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR,CONDENSER ,CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALK IN FREEZER
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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. COOKING HOOD FILTER UNCLEAN,MUST BE REPLACED
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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 BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. DAMAGED THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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Dec 20, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under counter and display case of pastries 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 in corners and behind heavy equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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May 7, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under counter and display case of pastries 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 in corners and behind heavy equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not working in mens toilet room. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provide inside cooler in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometer inside cooler visible.
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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 14, 2023. 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 four 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 two 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.
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