Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2019
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Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected 10 times since 2011. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Jun 4, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Dunkin Donuts's record stops at Jun 4, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 4, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 28, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.(60 IN THE DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 UNDER THE CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND 10 ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT) PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PROTECT FROM RODENTS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND THE COFFEE MAKERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 25, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WASHING BLENDER CONTAINER AND UTENSILS IN FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976597 ON 12-6-16: 38-THE RIGHT SINK STOPPER LEVER IS MISSING AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE LEVER SO THAT WATER CAN BE HELD IN THE SINK BASIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP COOLER GASKETS, COUNTER, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP, DEAD INSECTS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Dec 6, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RIGHT SINK STOPPER LEVER IS MISSING AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE LEVER SO THAT WATER CAN BE HELD IN THE SINK BASIN.
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Nov 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IS NOT MAINTAINED. THE SIDE ANCHORS TO KEEP THE LID ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER HAVE BROKEN AT BOTH ENDS SO THAT THE LID DOES NOT COVER THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH ONE THAT IS FULLY COVERED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN. THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT SINK STOPPER LEVERS ARE MISSING OR NOT OPERATIONAL AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LEVERS SO THAT WATER CAN BE HELD IN THE SINK BASINS.
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Jun 6, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SOFT SERVE MACHINE (SPILLS), SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLERW AND SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN:- CUSTOMER DINING AREA, PREP AREA AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN REAR, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO SOME ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN.
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Dec 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND PREP COUNTERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER DINING AREA, PREP AREA AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN REAR, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS AT CEILING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY FANGUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN DRIP TRAY SOFT-SERVE, FRONT COFFEE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ICE BIN FRONT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT OVER REAR PREP AREA, FILL ALL HOLES BEHIND SOFT-SERVE MACHIND AND 3 COMP. SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC BAG FROM AROUND DIPPER WELL DRAIN PIPE, BOTH DIPPER WELLS.
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Jun 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SOFT SERVE MACHINE (SPILLS), SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLER, BEVERAGE MACHINES, ETC
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DONUT DISPLAY CASE. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL 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 Jun 4, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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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