Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 18, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts 13 times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 18, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Dunkin Donuts's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 18, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING SOAP. STAFF MUST MANUALLY DISPENSE SOAP INTO THE MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE DOES REACH 180F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE, PROVIDE SOAP TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE SOAP NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED OUT DOORS ON REAR PATIO. MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN SECURED ENCLOSED STORAGE WITH TIGHT FITTING DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLAGE: INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND FRONT DONUT STORAGE SHELVING. MUST 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: HOLES IN THE WALL AT THE FRONT SERVICE WINDOW. MUST SEAL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 27, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA.
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Sep 20, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MAINTAINED AVAILABLE ON SITE TO INSPECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; EGGS, DELI MEAT, SAUSAGE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1965221, DATED 9/26/16. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #45: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA, AND FROM INSIDE DISPLAY RACK WHERE DONUTS ARE HELD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP ARE AND FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE MOP SINK, AND AROUND THE SHED OUTSIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA.
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Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE STORAGE BIN,DISH RACK.DELIME DISH MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 20, 2016
Reinspection
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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3- LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS WIDE OPEN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/16 AND KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE STORAGE BIN,DISH RACK.DELIME DISH MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SANDWICH PREP COOLER AT 65.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED SANDWICH PREP COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. SAUSAGE 55.6F,58.0F.58.7F,.5LB.VEGGIE EGGS 43.6F,2LBS. HAM 58.5F,59.0F,59.4F,2LBS. TURKEY 59.0F,59.5F,3LBS. STEAK 55.1F,5LBS. CHICKEN 55.4F,3LBS. VEGGIE CREAM CHEESE 57.0F,3LBS. STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE 57.1F,3LBS. PLAIN CREAM CHEESE 53.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 32 LBS. $51.45.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 3- LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS WIDE OPEN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/16 .KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW .A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS,PREP COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE STORAGE BIN,DISH RACK.DELIME DISH MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR FOOD HANDLERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 31, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING DRINKING CUPS STORED OUTDOORS UNDER EL TRACKS. BOXES NEED TO BE PROTERCTED AND STORED IN WALK IN COOLER OR INSIDE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.BOXES WERE MOVED DURING INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS CONTAINING TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS. ALL TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. OBSERVED SHELVES CONTAINING FOOD UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOSRD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. REMOVE AND DO NOT USE IN FUTURE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
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Nov 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH TASK( HANDLING MONEY, CLEANING THE FLOOR,ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH TASK. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010A.EMPLOYEES STARTED WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH TASK DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. STOOL, BOX, PERSONAL ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE IS 75.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH SUGAR MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS 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 BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS HOT DOGS, EGG HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Nov 19, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES OF PLASTIC CUPS, PLASTIC STRAWS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT (FOOD CONTAINERS, ETC.) STORED ON THE ROOF ABOVE THE RESTAURANT AND UNDER THE CTA EL TRACKS. THE BOXES WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM THE OUTSIDE ELEMENTS ON ALL SIDES. SEVERAL OF THE BOXES WERE OPEN WITHOUT A LID. THE MANAGER MOVED THE BOXES FROM THE ROOF AND STORED THEM IN HIS VEHICLE WHERE THEY WILL BE TAKEN TO ANOTHER RESTAURANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SHELVING IS NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR BOXES OF STOCK STORED ON THE FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INSECT PROOF WINDOW SCREENING AT SIDE LOUVERED OPENING TO THE ALLEYWAY.
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Oct 11, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INSECT PROOF WINDOW SCREENING AT SIDE LOUVERED OPENING TO THE ALLEYWAY.
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Sep 25, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS PROVIDED TO THE TOP LOADING TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TAYLOR MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INSECT PROOF WINDOW SCREENING AT SIDE LOUVERED OPENING TO THE ALLEYWAY.
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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 Oct 18, 2017. The public record contains 13 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 seven 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 six 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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