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Dunkin Donuts

230 S State St, Chicago, IL 60604
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts seven times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dunkin Donuts dates to Sep 8, 2017.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food handler requirements met” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT AND FOOD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE FOOD HANDLERS CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN SAME.
45
90
Nov 10, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield at donuts display case, instructed to install.
36
95
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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95
Nov 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 12-11-12 NOT VISIBLY DISPLAYED FOR VIEWING CUSTOMERS. SIGN WAS BEHIND LARGE MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSPICOUSLY IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) SUMMARY POSTED ON WINDOW IN FRONT OF THE REGISTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE COUNTER TOP WHERE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS STORED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
86
Dec 11, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN POOR REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER SINK. MANAGER CUTS OFF HOT WATER TO STOP THE LEAK. PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND HAS ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX LEAK. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE SPILLS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING END CAPS TO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE POP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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86
Nov 15, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR(ICE MAKING VERY SLOWLY). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ICE MACHINE.
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95
Nov 5, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT PRACTICING GOOD HYGIENE/NOT WASHING HANDS WHILE HANDLING COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS. FURTHERMORE, HANDLING MONEY THEN PROCEEDED TO WORK WITH COFFEE/DOUGHNUTS WITHOUT HANDWASHING. LAST, NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK OR ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED FOODHANDLER TO STOP WORK AND OBTAIN SOAP FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine and three coffee machines.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Sep 8, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “food handler requirements met” has been cited two 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.

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