Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Sep 1, 2021
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Dunkin Donuts has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 1, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Dunkin Donuts is from Sep 1, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND MEN'S TOILET BACKED UP/NOT OPERATIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.
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Feb 4, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED OR VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENTW WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 3, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COFFEE WITH MILK,CHICKEN BACON ROLL, HAM, EGG AND CHEESE ENGLISH MUFFIN TURKEY AND SAUSAGES EGG AND CHEESES ON A FLAT BREAD. ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jul 12, 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: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST CELAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNETH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON REAR STORAGE AREA MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Nov 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED COFFEE STAINS AND SPILLS AT THE FRONT COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 FLOOR DRAIN ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE HINGES AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM DOOR(EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT COUNTER ICE COMPARTMENT WITH DUCT TAPE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND TO MAINTAIN SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 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: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DAMAGED PORTION OF WALL NEAR THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD LIGHTS NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 10, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PENDING SEE Inspection #: 1326392 3/18/13.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PENDING SEE Inspection #: 1326392 3/18/13.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PENDING SEE Inspection #: 1326392 3/18/13.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PENDING SEE Inspection #: 1326392 3/18/13.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PENDING SEE Inspection #: 1326392 3/18/13.
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Mar 18, 2013
Complaint
7 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: THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE COPIES OF THE CURRENT IDPH LICENSES,A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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 (HAM AND CHEESE BAGELS,CHICKEN SALAD,TUNA MELTS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ON FLOOR MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR AREA WHERE NOTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS AT REAR OVER THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IF THE TURBO CHEF OVENS ARE MORE THAN 7.5 KILLOWATTS THE NECESSARY VENTILATION IS REQUIRED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGEERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE CLOSET NEAR THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP STATION
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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 FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA
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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 LONG STEAM CALIBRATED WORKING THERM. FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS.
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May 21, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH FOOD NAME ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEANED UTENSILS AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTD. TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES. ALSO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOORS. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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. FOUND DETERGENT AND SANITIZER DISPENSING HOSES AT 3COMP.SINKS SUBMERGED TO THE BOTTOM OF SINKS,INSTD. TO REDUCE THE LENGTHS. ALSO MUT REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS ON HOODS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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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. THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:HOOD LINES AND WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UPS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER DISPLAY DONUTS AT FRONT,TABLES AND WINDOW BASETOPS IN DINING,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, MOP SINK,WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS,VENT IN LADIES TOILET,HAND WASH SINK AND TOLET BOWL IN GENT'S TOILET.
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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 IN GENT'S TOILET ROOM , SHUT OFF VALVE CLOSET ROOM, AND UNDER TABLES IN DINING ROOM NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT 3 COMPATMENT AREA NEED MOPPING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PIPE UNDER 3COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR,INSTD. TO REPAIR.
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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. OBSERVED LOADS OF TRASH[GABAGES]STACKED AT REAR AT WALK-IN COOLER E.CORNER,INSTD. MGNT. TO REMOVE AND OR CLEAN.
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Jan 13, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH FOOD NAME ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEANED UTENSILS AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTD. TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES. ALSO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOORS.
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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. FOUND DETERGENT AND SANITIZER DISPENSING HOSES AT 3COMP.SINKS SUBMERGED TO THE BOTTOM OF SINKS,INSTD. TO REDUCE THE LENGTHS. ALSO MUT REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS ON HOODS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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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. THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:HOOD LINES AND WALLS WITH DUST BUILD UPS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER DISPLAY DONUTS AT FRONT,TABLES AND WINDOW BASETOPS IN DINING,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, MOP SINK,WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS,VENT IN LADIES TOILET,HAND WASH SINK AND TOLET BOWL IN GENT'S TOILET.
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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 IN GENT'S TOILET ROOM , SHUT OFF VALVE CLOSET ROOM, AND UNDER TABLES IN DINING ROOM NEEDS CLEANING. ALSO STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT 3 COMPATMENT AREA NEED MOPPING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PIPE UNDER 3COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR,INSTD. TO REPAIR.
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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. OBSERVED LOADS OF TRASH[GABAGES]STACKED AT REAR AT WALK-IN COOLER E.CORNER,INSTD. MGNT. TO REMOVE AND OR CLEAN.
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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 Sep 1, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” 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 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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