Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2019
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Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected nine times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Dunkin Donuts's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 20, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE IS NOT EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED, ONLY PLACARD ON WALL. INSTD TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE VERIFIED AND ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER DINING AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, LEAVES AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WET MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT MILK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 20, 2017
Routine
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 THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2"GAP UNDER THE REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE THE BULK LID ON THE SUGAR(BROKEN).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/AND FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE RESTROOM FILLED WITH GRAFFITI, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT MILK COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN NON COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSDT TO ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Sep 4, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET AT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET AT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TANK LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER TANK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PURSES AND OTHER PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR OF PREMISES NEAR SHELVES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: A LITTLE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES OF DONUT DISPLAY UNIT AT FRONT SELLING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE DONUT DISPLAY SHELF AT FRONT SELLING AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AND COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SELLING AREA
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Oct 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTH THE HOODS IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUET BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE IN THE REAR AREA UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER,UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND SOME DIRT BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 19, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, OVERLFLOWING DUMPSTERS, GARBAGE EXPOSED (DONUTS, ETC). WASTE SPILLS SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN, AND CONTAINER LIDS TIGHT-FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IS DESIGNATED AREA.
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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 Nov 20, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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