Dunkin Donuts

310 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 9, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 9, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Nov 9, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE SPRAYER AT THE 3-COMP SINK. AT THE RESTROOM HAND SINK MUST ADJUST TEMP VALVE SO AS TO HAVE HOT WATER RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES AT 85F MINIMUM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE THE AREA TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HAND SINK LOCATED ON THE NORTH WALL. ALSO THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REMOVE EXCESS CARD BOARD BOXES FROM ABOVE AREA.
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Oct 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER TOPS AT FRONT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR AND IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
5 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: NOTED 20 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALSO IN THE SAME AREA SOME LIVE FLIES INSIDE A GARBAGE CAN. NOTED 6 LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED 10 ON THE WALL AND GLASS IN THE HALLWAY TO THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE FLY PROBLEM AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAM, EGG, CHICKEN SALAD SANDWHICHES AND COFFEE DRINKS MADE WITH MILK. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS TO PREVENT FURTHER FLY PROBLEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEAN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND GLASS NEEDS CLEANING WHERE FLIES WERE NOTED.
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May 3, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP MILK REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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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. DRY STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 14, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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May 21, 2010
Routine
3 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.Cooler door gasket at front serving line in poor repair, must fix.
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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. Must keep floors dry under ice machine & coffee station (puddles of water noted).
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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. Must fix leaking water supply lines behind the ice machine & at coffee station. Observed water leaking profusely. The pan used to catch water is overflowing. Unit tagged, must fax letter to (312)746-4240 to un-tag unit.
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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 9, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” 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 two 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.