Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2020
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Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected nine times since 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Dunkin Donuts's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 3, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE CHEST ON FRONT LINE NEAR ICED COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST DURING USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE COOLER BEING USED TO STORE COLD BREW ON THE MAIN LINE NEAR THE ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR OVEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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May 20, 2019
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRAPE THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH STICKER AND ADHESIVE RESIDUE ON THEM. REPAIR THE CORNER WALL OF THE REAR PREP AREA DOORWAY.
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May 2, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 25, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1970510 ON OCTOBER 31, 2016: (32) BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE PORTABLE ICE BIN.NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR) IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BLACK GRIME BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE ROLLING FOOD STORAGE CART IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING DRINKS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Oct 31, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE PORTABLE ICE BIN.NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED:EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPLATTERED ON IT, NOZZLES OF DUNKIN DONUTS MACHINE,BASE OF DISCHARGE WATER UNDER ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING COFFEE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COFFEE MACHINE(INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS EXTREMELY STAINED OF COFFEE). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DUMP SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,AT SAID AREA.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A HAT AND APRON TIED TOGETHER AND STORED ON TOP THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON TOP PREP TABLE,BY OVENS. EMPLOYEE PER CLOTHING MUST BE STORED AWAY FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION.PROVIDE A LOCKER.
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Oct 24, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT WORKING STATION WITH GLOVED HANDS TOUCHING HIS FOREHEAD, HAIR AND SCREEN MONITOR SHOWING THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WHICH FOOD HE ALREADY PREPARED. ALSO SAME EMPLOYEE GLOVED HIS HAND PRIOR TO WASH THEM AFTER TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACE,DOORS,WIPING WORKING STATION,PICK-UP BOX ETC. MANAGER CORRECTED PROBLEM .HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.GLOVES MUST BE REMOVED EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND FOLLOW HAND WASHING PROCEDURE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED REMOVED CELIND TILES(WITH EXPOSED CEILING AND INSULATION)ABOVE THE TWO PREP TABLES BY THE OVENS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)_
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-22-15,REPORT#1454261 #34-FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP, WALK IN COOLER, AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38-FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 10-24-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS NOT DRAINING, STANDING DIRTY WATER IN IT,NOT OVERFLOWING
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE PORTABLE ICE BIN.NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKET
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED:EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPLATTERED ON IT, NOZZLES OF DUNKIN DONUTS MACHINE,BASE OF DISCHARGE WATER UNDER ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING COFFEE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COFFEE MACHINE(INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS EXTREMELY STAINED OF COFFEE). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DUMP SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,AT SAID AREA.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A HAT AND APRON TIED TOGETHER AND STORED ON TOP THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON TOP PREP TABLE,BY OVENS. EMPLOYEE PER CLOTHING MUST BE STORED AWAY FOOD AND FOOD PREPARATION.PROVIDE A LOCKER.
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Oct 22, 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: FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP, WALK IN COOLER, AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST 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: WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 18, 2014
License
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 Apr 3, 2020. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two 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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