Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2014
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Score
Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Dunkin Donuts's record stops at Feb 18, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORKER MULTI-TASKING WITHOUT PROPER CHANGE OF GLOVES AND PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURE ALL EMPLOYEES PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS (EX: SERVING DOUGH NUTS AND HANDLING MONEY). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)(B)
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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 FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN SPRAY BOTTLE LOCATED IN CAKE PREP AREA NOT LABELED. LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES IN ORDER TO NOT CONFUSE WITH CHEMICALS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANEL MISSING FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE IN CORNERS OR ICE MACHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPTMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN COUNTERS BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND OTHER LARGE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT ON COUNTERS. OBSERVED WALLS IN ICE CREAM AREA WITH SMALL HOLES IN WALL. REPAIR ALL HOLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED ON RECESSED LIGHTS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHEILD ALL LIGHT FIXTURES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MAKER. OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND WASTEWATER DISH CHARGE DRAINS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES NEED EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 31, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DAIRY DESSERT COOLER FOUND AT 60.2F WITH MILK AT 57.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED,MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE AT 312-746-5426 OR WRITTEN FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 1/2 GAL. MILK AND 2 GAL. DAIRY COOLATA MIX, 1 QT. ASSORTED FRUIT IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.8F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT 6" OR ABOVE AND TOGO CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Apr 29, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 25, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP IN EITHER THE MENS OR WOMANS WASHROOMS USED BY CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: BUSINESS FOUND NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH CODE. PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION COOLATTA ICE COFFEE MACHINE FROM 12-17-12 REPORT #1300949 WAS FOUND BEING USED AT THIS TIME WITH FOOD PRODUCT INSIDE. BUSINESS WAS INSTRUCTED AT THAT TIME TO INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MACHINE AND TO CONTACT C.D.P.H. FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. TAG REMAINS ON MACHINE. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED, MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS PROVIDED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP MUST BE ON CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 17, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA AND COFFEE SERVICE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE COOLATTA ICE COFFEE MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE EQUIPMENT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL THE COOLERS.
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Dec 9, 2011
Reinspection
3 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. OUTSIDE GARBAGE LIDS ARE BROKEN,MiDDLE AND FRONT OF THE LID(FIRST GARBAGE CONTAINER)NEED TO REPLACE.
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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. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ALONG THE SHELVES EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE FREEZER.
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Nov 15, 2011
Complaint
7 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. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS:FOOD EQUIPMENT.OBSERVED BAKER ON CELL PHONE HOLDING WITH ONE HAND THE PHONE THE OTHER HAND WIPING PREP TABLE(BY HER SHE HAD TWO BUCKET OF OPENED ICE CREAM)WITH FOOD GLOVES ON.ALSO OBSERVED FRONT EMPLOYEE WEARING ONE FOOD GLOVE WHICH SHE DID NOT CHANGE OR WASHED HAND AFTER HANDLING MONEY.SERVED CUSTOMER HANDLING DONUTS AND UNWRAPPED STRAW.HAND WASHING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED TO MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO75237-17
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WERE THE CAKE ARE MADE AND DECORATED WITHOUT PAPER, FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ICE CREAM SIDE SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP.PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED,MANAGER ABLE TO FIX THE SOAP DISPENSER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO75237-17
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED BAKER ON THE CELL PHONE HOLDING WITH ONE HAND THE PHONE THE OTHER HAND WIPING PREP TABLE(BY HER SHE HAD TWO BUCKET OF OPENED ICE CREAM)WITH FOOD GLOVES ON.DECORATING CAKES WITHOUT HAIR RESTAINANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.EVERYONE MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED A RACK OF DONUTS IN REAR AREA NOT COVERED STORED NEXT OPENED GARBAGE CONTAINER(GARBAGE INSIDE). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO75238-18
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-6-2010, REPORT #154220 #32-MUST REPLACE DOOR SWEEP OF REAR EXIT DOOR. THIS VIOLATION MAY REMAIN FROM LAST REPORT ON 12-1-09. #38- BROKEN VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.THIS VIOLATION MAY REMAIN FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 12-01-09. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO75238-18
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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. OUTSIDE GARBAGE LIDS ARE BROKEN,MDDLE AND FRONT OF THE LID(FIRST GARBAGE CONTAINER)NEED TO REPLACE.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND ALONG THE SHELVES EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LAST OPENED DONUT CASE,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Jan 6, 2010
Routine
4 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 REPLACE DOOR SWEEP OF REAR EXIT DOOR. THIS VIOLATION MAY REMAIN FROM LAST REPORT ON 12-1-09.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE BIN.
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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. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. BROKEN/CRACKED BASE BOARD BEHIND REAR STORAGE MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. BROKEN VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.THIS VIOLATION MAY REMAIN FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 12-01-09.
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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 Feb 18, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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