Dunkin Donuts

309 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts has been inspected three times since 2016. The most recent report on file is from Jul 28, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dunkin Donuts dates to Jul 28, 2017.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2017

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 51.7F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING EGGS, EGGS WHITES, DELI MEAT, SAUSAGE. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN REACH IN COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT AT 51.7F INCLUDING 5 LBS OF EGGS VALUED AT $20 AT 49.6F, 5 LBS OF SAUSAGE VALUED AT $30 AT 49.8F, 5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES VALUED AT $30 AT 50.1F, 2 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $10 AT 51.8F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT AREA OF SERVICE LINE. REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED THERMOMETERS INSIDE THAT CAN BE CHECKED TO INSURE ALL REFRIGERAITON UNITS ARE AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

May 24, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING EGGS AND SAUSAGE. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-38-012

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. ON MAY 20, 2016 REPORT #1931333 MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR HALLWAY. REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT FROM HALLWAY.

May 20, 2016

License

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jul 28, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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