Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
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Dunkin Donuts has been inspected 15 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 17, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BAKING ROLLING CARTS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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May 5, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR LARGE BAKING OVEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOOD ABOVE THE OVEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED 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: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR LARGE BAKING OVEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 10, 2017
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 THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS AND FRONT SERVING 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: HOOD ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN TE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must have thermometers in all cold hold units (in front prep area).
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Nov 25, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR WITH HANDLES STICKING OUT FROM ICE INSIDE BINS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MOVE COOLATA MACHINE UNDER FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.----------MUST REPAIR/REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST DRIED AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAKERY OVEN IN REAR AREA.
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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 DRAINS IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 31, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OVEN IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER HAVE BUILD OF DEBRIS/FOOD. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME . NEED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
3 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 walk in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine 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 heavy equipment, oven, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
2 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 OVEN AND PREP COOLER 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 BEHIND ICE MACHINE,BEHIND/UNDER COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 27, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under front counter not cleaned and exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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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: Ventilation covers and light fixtures not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not working inside beverage 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 Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five 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 four 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.
How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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