Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2022
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Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2011. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Aug 16, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Dunkin Donuts since Aug 16, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK, SANDWICHES, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AT ALL TIMES.
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May 7, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE PREP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE PREP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 7, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AND HOOVERING AROUND THE FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE PREP AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER FOUND THE INSPECTION REPORT IN THE REAR OFFICE AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE UNABLE TO VIEW. A COPY OF THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010
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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 THE WALLS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ON THE EMPLOYEE SIDE TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER ON THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Jul 20, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATIN 7-38-030.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #18- FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING/LAYING ON THE PASTRIES AND ALSO SMALL GROUPS OF FLIES SWARMING AROUND BOTH DESSERT CASES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING/LAYING ON VARIOUS PASTRIES IN THE DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT THE PASTRIES FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. ACCUMULTED SLIME ON CONTACT SURFACES OF OASIS ICE BLENDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (I.E. ALONG THE WALLBASE, FLOOR JUNCTION AND TABLE LEGS .
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY.
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Jul 12, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING/LAYING ON VARIOUS PASTRIES IN THE DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT THE PASTRIES FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING/LAYING ON THE PASTRIES AND ALSO SMALL GROUPS OF FLIES SWARMING AROUND BOTH DESSERT CASES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR A VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, CHEESE, HAM, MILK, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 28, 2016
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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, CHEESE, HAM, MILK, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 9, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALL BEHIND OVENS AND HOLDING UNITS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Dec 20, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN DISPLAY DONUT DISPLAY SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SELLING AREA,AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND THE BREWER MACHINE,OVEN,AND COFFEE GRINDER ALSO CEILIND TILES MISSING IN EXPRESSO AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT REAR AREA
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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 Aug 16, 2022. The public record contains 13 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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