Dunkin Donuts

108 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Dunkin Donuts has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 4, 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 most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (80.3F) AT ALL OF THE SINKS (EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK) IN THE FACILITY WHILE THE FACILITY IS OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT 85.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE MOLD IN THE GASKET OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE SERVING WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR FOOD PREPARATION.
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Jan 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WIPING FOOD CONTACT SURAFCES DOWN WITH SANITIZER WITH HER BARE HAND THEN WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS FIRST, PROCEEDED TO HANDLE THE NOZZLE OF A BEVERAGE DISPENSER THEN SUBMERGED THE NOZZLE INTO THE BEVERAGE INSIDE OF THE BULK BEVERAGE CONTAINER . INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING SANITIZER AND USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING ITEMS THAT WILL COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED THE BULK BEVERAGE. CRITICAL 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 1 MEDIUM SIZE ROACH AND 1 BABY SIZE ROACH CRAWL ACROSS THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 1 MEDIUM SIZE ROACH CRAWL ACROSS THE DISPLAY PANEL INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN STOPPED UP AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 30, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving in rear kitchen area, and by cooking oven not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment by front window area had excess debris, grease build up,not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles, and gap on ceiling in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Aug 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)..
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink in prep area had leaking faucet at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Nov 12, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ONE COMP PREP SINK IS NEEDED TO AVOID USING MOP SINK IN UTENSILS WASHING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
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Sep 20, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING AROUND VENT FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE CTA RESTROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 4, 2013
License
No violations found.
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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 Aug 4, 2017. 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 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.