Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2012. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATFORM MADE OF WOOD USED AS A SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Dec 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/16/2021 REPORT #2500358 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT DRAIN PLUGS BROKEN AT THE BASKIN SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PLUG BROKEN AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN SAID AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH 1-DOOR MILK COOLERS, AS WELL AS THE MILK DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED FOR SHELVING IN THE CAKE DECORATING/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND SEAL/REFINISH THE UNSEALED WOOD SO THAT SURFACES ARE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 16, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR MILK COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BINS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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May 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRONT OF ESPRESSO MACHINE. EQUIPMENT IN DISREPAIR (OBSERVED GLUE ON FRONT OF MACHINE WHERE FRONT SURFACE IS MISSING). MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS (GLUE OR DIRT) FROM EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 28, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET IN MILK & CREAMER COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON FAN COVER, IN COOLER ON BASKIN ROBIN SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE.
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Jul 20, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND MILK & CREAMER COOLER,CRACKED LID ON ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DIPPING WELL,STORAGE SHELVES.ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,FLOOR DRAINS AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON 2ND FL. DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COUNTERS UNDER THE SOFT SERVE MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR OVEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OVER THE TOP LOADER SOFT SERVE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVING UNITS AT 2ND FLOOR STOREAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND FLOOR DRAINS AT 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN CONDENSATION DRAINAGE PIPING FROM WALK IN FREEZER AT 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 18, 2014
Routine
5 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/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks in 1st floor, 2nd floor not clean, need detailed cleaning. prep table lower racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink, and prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Damaged ceiling tile in 2nd floor storage area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, and storage area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation in walk in cooler, rear kitchen area, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Jun 12, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE PITTED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD PRODUCT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR
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Jan 26, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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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 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils 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 three 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.
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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