Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2020
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Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 5, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Dunkin Donuts is from Aug 5, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Dunkin Donuts on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 5, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGES, DAIRY CREAMERS, CHEESE).PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.TRASH ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Feb 22, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food service manager on site at time of inspection while potential hazardous foods eggs and ham were being prepared and or served. Instructed manager to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and a 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: Observed cracked and loose floor tile between three-compartment sink and mop sink in rear. Instructed site to repair and maintain at all times.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed men's restroom light burned out. Instructed site to repair and maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no back flow preventive device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide. Observed slow drain at exposed hand sink at front counter area. Instructed site to repair and maintain it all times.
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Mar 1, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A BIG, THICK CHUNK OF ICE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE BEHIND THE FAN IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. 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 THE CEILING ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH FOOD/BEVERAGE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Oct 14, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPELY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. ALSO CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET BY PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES.MUST CLEAN AND PRPPERLY STORE RUGS AND CORDS OFF FLOORS. DISCARD ANY ARTICLES NOT USING
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Oct 5, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS. APPROX 14-LBS OF CREAM MAINTAINED AT 44.8F,44.2F,3LBS OF HAM AT 45.4F,3LBS OF SAUSAGE-45.6F,2LBS OF VEGGIE EGG PATTIES-47.5F,1-LB OF STEAK AT 52.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. 23-LBS OF FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI, COST APPROX $ 60.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 92 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AND ON WALLS OF CUSTOMER DINING ROOM,16 SMALL FLIES FLING IN PREP AREA AND BY WASHROOM DOORS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS AND STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOU VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPELY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. ALSO CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET BY PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES.MUST CLEAN AND PRPPERLY STORE RUGS AND CORDS OFF FLOORS. DISCARD ANY ARTICLES NOT USING
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Aug 3, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE STAND NOT CLEAN UNDER OVENS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRONT COUNTER AREA OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND MILK COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPELY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. ALSO CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET BY PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES.MUST CLEAN AND PRPPERLY STORE RUGS AND CORDS OFF FLOORS. DISCARD ANY ARTICLES NOT USING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Sep 29, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.5F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 76.9 AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED.UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN.
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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: ALL OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT DOORS LEADING TO OTHER EXIT DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM SEAL. NOT TIGHT FITTING. ADJACENT EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM ALL OF ITS DOORS LEADING TO OTHER UNSEALED EXITS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-4-13 NOT CORRECTED. #34-CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.#35-REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WASHROOM VENTS.#42-SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET; REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SUGAR MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THUR OUT UNDER AND AROUNG NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING STORAGE BATHROOM ECT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND EQUIPEMENT FRONT AREA AND COFFE TOSTER AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INCLUDING THE MANAGEMENT, MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WASHROOM VENTS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET; REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET.
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Jul 30, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER PIPE.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT FRONT STOOL CUSTOMER SITTING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY FLOOR AT BATHROOMS AND REAR AREA BY 3COMP SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FUNCTIONING BULBS AT BOTH COCA-COLA COOLERS AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 5, 2010
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. Cutting board with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached.
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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 internal thermometers in most coolers.
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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 5, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three 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.
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