Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2018
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Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected 10 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 10, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 10, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
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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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HAND SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP LEAKY. ALSO HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT SIDE OF DIPPER WELL FAUCET ONLY DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO DIPPER WELL HAS A CONSTANT FLOW OF WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
5 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: FACILITY RESTROOMS/HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WOMEN'S RESTROOM MISSING 2 SOAP DISPENSERS; 1 SINK OUT OF ORDER; HAND DRYER IN DISREPAIR; NO PAPER TOWELS PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MEN'S RESTROOM: 2 MISSING SOAP DISPENSERS; 1 SOAP DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR.((NO WORKING SOAP DISPENSER). RESTROOMS FOR CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE USE. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AND PROVIDE SOAP AND FUNCTIONING HAND DRYERS OR PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FILED BEHIND OTHER DOCUMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP OVER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND ALL UTENSILS IN PROPER, CLEAN CONTAINERS.
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Dec 9, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE/FROST AT THE ICE CREAM REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COOLATTA MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES 3-SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE CORNER EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER ITEMS ARE ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS OFF PREMISES.
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Mar 24, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM/EXTERIOR OF 2-DR. FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT AND IN CAKE PREP ROOM IN SAME AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 5, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS, INSIDE WALK IN STORAGE COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Feb 15, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REAR AREA PREP HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY AND MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL IN POOR REPAIR(LEFT SIDE SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Feb 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded or replaced; ice build-up under condenser of bsmt W.I.C. must be removed.
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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. Dusty fan guards of most coolers (W.I.C./R.I.C.) need cleaning.
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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. Floores in bsmt dry storage rooms, under W.I.C. shelves (first floor) & under handsink at ice cream area must be free of debris/dirt.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Walls behind ovens/toaster at front prep area must be kept clean.
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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. Missing light shields in both W.I.C.'s must be replaced, shatter-proof.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Leaky faucet of 3-comp sink at ice cream area must be fixed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. All clutter/unnecessary articles or old/unused equipment in basement storage rooms must be removed or better organized.
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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 Jul 10, 2018. 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 four 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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