Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2023
67
Score
Going back to 2010, Dunkin Donuts has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 6, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 6, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up five times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (11/26/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE (TCS FOODS)BREAKFAST SAUSAGE/EGG SANDWICHES ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Nov 26, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 24, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 59.3 F AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 60.1 F.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE BREWING EQUIPMENTS.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND COFFEE EQUIPMENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/STORAGE AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD OF THE SANDWICH PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE OVEN AND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTOR OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE HAS NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.
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Jan 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INST MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP IN (WHIPPED CREAM) COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTOR OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS STORED IN REAR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED SAID FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLOSET REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 29, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN THE MOP SINK, IN 3 COMPT SINK, AND IN BOTH WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE IN ALL SINKS AT 77.0F TO 78.0F. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PLUMBER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AT LEAST 110-120F, ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT LEAST 85.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38.030. MANAGER CHECKED THE PILOT LIGHT AND INCREASED THE NUMBER OF THE WATER THERMOSTAT DURING INSPECTION. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESUMED AT 4:05PM ON ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES WITH A TEMP OF 86.0F AND 3 COMPT SINK WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 120.0F. FIELD SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. MUST DRY THE FLOOR BESIDE THE OVEN AND IN FRONT OF THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found dirt build up on handles of hand washing sink in rear of kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found unused ice machine in rear of kitchen. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage.
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Sep 1, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3-13-15 NOT CORRECTED. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7-24-14 NOT CORRECTED. #38-FOUND OVEN (FOR BAKING BAGEL) WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING VENTILATION NOT NEEDED AT THE SAID EQUIPMENT.------------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE COOLATA MACHINE (TOP LOADER) IN FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT USE UNTIL CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOOD WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED THIRTY FIVE MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7-24-14 NOT CORRECTED. #38-FOUND OVEN (FOR BAKING BAGEL) WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING VENTILATION NOT NEEDED AT THE SAID EQUIPMENT.------------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE COOLATA MACHINE (TOP LOADER) IN FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REAR CEILING VENT OVER TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH DRY FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES (PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INFRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION FORM TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL FORM TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. NOTED CREAM CHEESE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F, 56.2F, 55.4F, 57.3F, TUNA AT 48.7F, 47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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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 INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OVEN (FOR BAKING BAGEL) WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING VENTILATION NOT NEEDED AT THE SAID EQUIPMENT.------------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE COOLATA MACHINE (TOP LOADER) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (NEXT TO MEN'S WASHROOM). USABLE ITEMS MUS BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Mar 11, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN CLOSET NEXT TO WOMEN AND MEN TOILET. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Mar 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #150239,02-09-10 NOT CORRECTED,FOUND LIGHT BULBS UNDER DONUT DISPLAY CABINET NOT SHIELDED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 03-08-11 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. MEN'S TOILET NOT FLUSHING,AN "OUT OF ORDER 'SIGN POSTED AT THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT /FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN TOILET HAS BEEN FIXED
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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. MUST FLUSH FLOOR DRAIN AT ALL TIMES AND PUT COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOLATTA MACHINE AND ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE AT THE RIGHT CORNER AREA,OR SHOW PROOF THAT LIGHT BULBS ARE SHATTER RESISTANT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR CAP OR HAIRNET
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Mar 24, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling ventilation covers and ceiling tile not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers and replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb under donut display not shielded. Insttructed to shield bulb.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not working inside prep cooler. Instructed to replace broken thermometer.
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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 Oct 6, 2023. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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