Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2020
78
Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dunkin Donuts dates to Mar 18, 2020.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPPER PANEL COVERING OF ICE MACHINE MISSING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND AROUND DONUT DISPLAY RACK OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH DONUT TRAY COVERING IT PREVENTING ACCESS FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS(BREAKFAST SANDWICHES,EGGS, WRAPS, COFFEE, ESPRESSO AND CAPPUCCINO)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRIP TRAY OF THE MILK DISPENSOR NOT CLEAN AS WELL AS THE COUNTER DRAIN BOARD UNDER COFFEE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FRONT FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP AFTER MOPPING TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT PREP WEST SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Sep 4, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN, COVERED, SANITIZED CONTAINERS. CAN NOT STORE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT WITH WATER DAMAGE IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILL. 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 NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILL. 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 NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 1, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MISSING EXTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE MOTOR LOCATED. REPLACE SAME. ALL COUNTERTOPS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, SPILLS/DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COUNTERS, SHELVES AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS,UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ENTIRE PREMISES CLUTTERED DUE TO LACK OF SPACE(IN CTA STATION)-MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES
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Aug 5, 2010
Non-Inspection
6 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: OBSERVED 3 HOUSEFLIES FLYING AROUND IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED 2 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN SAME AREA-MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND REQUEST TREATMENT AND AN APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICE ALSO NEED TO REPAIR DOOR(S) AT CENTER(S) TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES OR CURRENT DOCUMENTATIION INDICATING COURSE ENROLLMENT OR COMPLETION PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COUNTERS, SHELVES AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS,UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: : KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ENTIRE PREMISES CLUTTERED DUE TO LACK OF SPACE(IN CTA STATION)-MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES
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Aug 4, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FLIES LIGHTING ON UNCOVERED PASTRIES IN FOOD DISPLAY CASE-ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING DISPLAY-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL. ALL CONTAMINATED PASTRIES WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND ALL OTHER PRODUCTS WERE COVERED WITH FOOD WRAP
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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 3 HOUSEFLIES FLYING AROUND IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED 2 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN SAME AREA-MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND REQUEST TREATMENT AND AN APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICE ALSO NEED TO REPAIR DOOR(S) AT CENTER(S) TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES OR CURRENT DOCUMENTATIION INDICATING COURSE ENROLLMENT OR COMPLETION PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COUNTERS, SHELVES AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS,UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ENTIRE PREMISES CLUTTERED DUE TO LACK OF SPACE(IN CTA STATION)-MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES.
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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 Mar 18, 2020. The public record contains 10 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 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 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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