Dunkin Donuts

215 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Dunkin Donuts's record stops at Mar 11, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Dunkin Donuts on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS, COFFEE BEANS AND OTHER DEBRI FROM ALL CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLES AND COFFEE STATION AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL WALL BASE OPENING WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE FLOOR ALONG THE EAST WALL STARTING UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK ALONG TO THE END OF THE WALL UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. THERE IS AN OPEN GAP WHICH MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE AT THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE 2ND AND 3RD SHELVING UNIT FROM THE TOP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT ICE MACHINE INSIDE AN ICE SCOOPER HOLDER OR CONTAINERAT ALL TIMES. FOUND ICE SCOOPER INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE ICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Oct 21, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE AND SEAL LOOSE COVING ALONG WALLBASE WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING PLACES. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 14, 2014
Routine
3 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: NOTED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON PREMISES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN PREP AREA ON WALLS. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL CONTACT SURFACES UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE AND SEAL LOOSE COVING ALONG WALLBASE WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING PLACES. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 12, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINES AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH IN STORAGE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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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 BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE PILLING WALL BASE COVING IN THE BASE BEHIND THE COOLER.
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Jul 17, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT IN BATHROOM CEILING, MUST REMOVE & MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WATER LINES FOR CLEANING & SANITIZING THE COOLATTA MACHINE MUST EXTEND TO THE HOPPER (TOP LOADER), OR MOVE THE MACHINE RIGHT BELOW THE WALL MOUNTED WATER LINES.
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Mar 4, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. BASEMENT REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. TICKET #H000063475 18.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD BEWTEEN 45.2 F AND 46.6 F- HAM, EGGS AND MILK. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 40LBS, VALUED AT $150.00.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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Jun 22, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. Must fix the bottom part of cooler door gasket in prep area that's in poor repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Interior ledge of both coolers need cleaning due to food stains/debris.
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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 Mar 11, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three 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.