Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Mar 1, 2018
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Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. On Mar 1, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Dunkin Donuts's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 1, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 1, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER :-CHEESE 45.2F, EGGS 47.8F, HAMBURGERS 46.7F/51.2F, CREAM CHEESE 50.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH 117.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Dec 8, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP FOUND STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Nov 30, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1953967 ON 9-8-16 NOT CORRECTED. #35- REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE HALLWAY BY THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. #36- BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM ABOVE THE COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP FOUND STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES,BOXES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE ALL ITEMS,BOXES,ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. BOXES OF FROZEN FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE HALLWAY BY THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING PANELS AND BIG HOLE ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND SEAL THE BIG HOLE ON THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER TRIM AROUND THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IS RIPPED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MINERAL BUILDUP ON THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TOP OF THE STAIRCASE THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT FROM THE ELECTRICAL PIPING THAT RUNS UP ABOVE THE CEILING TILE AND TURNS THROUGH THE CEMENT WALL WHICH HAS BEEN CUT OUT; THE WALL CUT OUT HAS NOT BEEN SEALED TIGHTLY AROUND THE PIPES THAT RUN OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. CUT OUT MUST BE SEALED TIGHTER TO PREVENT INTRUSION AND THE CEILING TILES NEED TO BE INSTALLED FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA. THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE BASEMENT STAIR CASE IS LOCKED FROM THE SERVICE AND PREP AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST DEBRIS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND BEING OBSTRUCTED BY A TALL DOUGNUT HOLDING RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO NEVER OBSTRUCT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CDI. CRITICAL CITATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL LOOSE GASKETS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FORST BUILD UP AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. WALLS ARE UNEVEN AND HAVE HOLES IN THEM. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE REACH IN FREEZER.
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Nov 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOFT ICE CREAM MACHINE WATER VALVE LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID WATER VALVE AND PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THEORMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 12, 2012
Routine
3 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE STAND UP REACH IN CAKE FREEZER ABOVE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER ABOVE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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Nov 5, 2010
Complaint
2 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 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MINERAL BUILD-UP(PINK SUBSTANCE,BUILD-UP)
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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 A VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER IN SELLING 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 Mar 1, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” 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 four 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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