Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2020
90
Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 17, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Dunkin Donuts's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 17, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches,etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. NO Citation issued.
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May 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches,etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. NO Citation issued.
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Apr 22, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches,etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. NO Citation issued.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area (3 comp and utility sink in this room). Must provide a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink in this room. Must provide soap/paper towels, signage, hot/cold water with adequate city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REST ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. DOOR BLOCKED AND UNABLE TO OPEN DUE TO SELF-SERVE LOTTERY MACHINE IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED THAT REST ROOM MUST BE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER OF DEBRIS AND AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Oct 26, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches,etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
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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. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area (3 comp and utility sink in this room). Must provide a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink in this room. Must provide soap/paper towels, signage, hot/cold water with adequate city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed 3 compartment sink without sink stoppers. Must provide. Observed water coming out of faucet at an angle, making it difficult to easily fill sink basins to wash, rinse and sanitize. Must repair and maintain same.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: Observed other documents on bulletin board covering the most recent inspection summary page. Instructed must post most recent inspection report summary in plain view of customers.
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Oct 17, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods are being prepped (coffee with milk, egg sandwiches, hash browns, etc.). Instructed must have a city of Chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
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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. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing sink in rear dish washing area (3 comp and utility sink in this room). Must provide a dedicated, exposed hand washing sink in this room. Must provide soap/paper towels, signage, hot/cold water with adequate city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found approximately 20 small, black flies in back room, 15 in restroom; and 2 large, black flies in front prep. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest issued. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed 3 compartment sink without sink stoppers. Must provide. Observed water coming out of faucet at an angle, making it difficult to easily fill sink basins to wash, rinse and sanitize. Must repair and maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers.
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Mar 14, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE(CALCIUM BUILDUP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR WATER HEATER AND REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SANITARY CONTAINER INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 24, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT AND DRIP TRAYS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN EMPTY AND CLEAR TO BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Jun 19, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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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 Jun 17, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” 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 six 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.
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