Dunkin Donuts (T1/B14)
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
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Score
Dunkin Donuts (T1/B14) has been inspected 16 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK EQUIPMENT,INSTALLED DIRECTLY UNDER BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SYSTEM DRAIN LINES.DRAIN LINES EXTEND TO SINK COMPARTMENTS USED FOR WASHING FOOD UTENSILS.EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE INSTALLED UNDER POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER INFRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Jun 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINES, RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Sep 21, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 FOUND A TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE MILK 2 DOOR REACH-IN-COOLER FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13 FOUND NO DRAIN BOARD OR UTENSIL RACK AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 Backflow preventer not located at coffee espresso unit. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt on counters throughout prep area and in cabinet compartments. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout facility under and around equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1965858, dated 10-4-16: Violation 38- "INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK." Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt on counters throughout prep area and in cabinet compartments. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on floors throughout facility under and around equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, DUST PANS, MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES UNDER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB NOT PROVIDED INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE.
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES IN CLOSET AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS, AND FIXTURES ABOVE EQUIPMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAVY DUST BUILD-UP.
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Jul 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL LOOSE SPLASH GUARD BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PASTRY/COLD SANDWICHES DISPLAY COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COFFEE MACHINE/GRINDER WITH DUST, SYRUP SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.-------INTERIOR CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AND
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.---------- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED UNSEALED PANEL COVERED AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INFRONT AND IN REAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE SERVICE AREA.
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Oct 18, 2011
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 PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TEA PREP AREA ,AT THIS TIME NO TEA IS BEING PREPARED; DAMAGED HANDLE OF 1 COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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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. COUNTER TOP OF COFFEE GRINDER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ATTACHED METAL IN THE DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASY TO CLEAN; FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINEUNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED
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Oct 13, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE DINING AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE UTILITY CART AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts (T1/B14) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts (T1/B14) on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts (T1/B14)?
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 (T1/B14).
Has Dunkin Donuts (T1/B14)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts (T1/B14) 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 (T1/B14) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dunkin Donuts (T1/B14) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts (T1/B14) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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