Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jul 13, 2016
100
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 13, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Dunkin Donuts is from Jul 13, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SERIOUS VIOLAION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE DONUT SHELVES IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE OF FOOD PARTICLES
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Aug 27, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ONE UNITS AIR TEMP WAS AT 54.2F AND THE OTHER AIR TEMP WAS 51F. INSTUCTED THAT BOTH UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. BOTH UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNITS MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. MUST FAX A LETTER REQUESTING THE TAG REMOVAL TO 312 746-4240 OR EMAIL REQUEST TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE COOLERS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2. SAUSAGE AT 53.6F, EGGS AT 51.6F AND MILK AT 57.8F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD IN BOTH UNITS WERE DISGARDED WHICH INCLUDED ONE AND A HALF GALLONS OF MILK, CHEESE, CREAM CHEESE PACKAGES, SAUSAGE, HAM, BACON AND EGGS. VALUE $120.00 LBS. 10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAS ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 11, 2015. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Mar 13, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 11, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL FOUND ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING UNDER A BOIL WATER ORDER FROM THE WATER DEPT. ISSUED MARCH 11, 2015. HOT WATER TEMP AT THE SINK WAS 77.1F. ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO WAY TO BOIL WATER OR PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING, CLEANING OR SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-40-010. BOIL WATER ORDER MUST BE RESCINDED AND HOT WATER OF 11OF OR HIGHER AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET FOR WASHING TOP LOADING FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE.
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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: FOUND THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE/SERVING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN RESTAURANT AND ALL COUNTERS. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL ALL MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLES. REMOVE ALL SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT PREP AREA HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A INFESTATION OF MORE THAN 150 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS UNDER COOLATA MACHINE,ESPRESSO MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,BEHIND GARBAGE CAN AT SERVICE COUNTER,DONUT DISPLAY UNIT,INSIDE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,UNDER CRATES,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.SEVERAL BAGS OF OPEN POISON AT SERVICE COUNTER,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.ALSO EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 8 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE PROVIDED IN LOGBOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE LICENSE.(CRITICAL 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 AT THIS TIME WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,SAUSAGE,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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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.MUST PROVIDE A SUMMARY AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(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 ALL SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,SERVICE COUNTER,PREP COOLER,ALL EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,COOLATA MACHINE,ESPRESSO MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL OVER PREP AREA HAND SINK,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND LIGHT FIXTURES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR AREA FROM ALONG WALLS AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 8, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS,COFFEE MACHINE SAND OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT ABOVE THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD UP THERE BY SCOTCH TAPE. SECURE THE LIGHT SHIELD PROPERLY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Jan 30, 2013
Complaint
6 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 ON SITE WHEN POTINTIALLY HARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. EGGS, SAUSAGE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 2-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS,COFFEE MACHINES,OVEN,COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS ALL THE FLOORS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT ABOVE THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD UP THERE BY SCOTCH TAPE. SECURE THE LIGHT SHIELD PROPERLY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WATER GOES DOWN VERY SLOWLY. REPAIR IT.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON THE COUNTED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 18, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS & STORAGE CABINETS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL PREP COOLER
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May 31, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 DONUTS,PAPER,BROKEN GLASS COFFEE POT ON GROUND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE FOOD & DEBRI FROM GROUND,CLEAN AREA & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR OF CTA GREEN LINE.NO TOILET ROOM LOCATED INSIDE OF DUNKIN DONUTS .DUNKIN DONUTS EMPLOYEES USE THIS TOILET FACILITY.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER & MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS & STORAGE CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL PREP COOLER.
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Jan 23, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DOOR TO ICE BIN (CURRENTLY BROKEN).
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May 11, 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. REPAIR DOOR TO ICE BIN (CURRENTLY BROKEN).
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Jan 15, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.
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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 Jul 13, 2016. The public record contains 15 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 three 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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