Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand washing sinks, found utensils such as spoons and kettles placed in front and rear hand wash sinks. Instructed to keep all hand wash sinks free from any utensils. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Condensation line dripping in a bucket above ice maker, instructed to drain in sewer line.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sink stoppers at 3-com sink, Instructed to obtain.
48
82
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE ON THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
16
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD.
40
90
Apr 9, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTINGBOARD LOCATED ON PREP COOLER WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57
90
Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2020
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE EXPRESSO, COFFEE MACHINES AND COUNTERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR TO HAVE A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57
78
Jun 7, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISHWASHING FACILITIES INSIDE INDIVIDUAL SPACE DESIGNATED FOR DUNKIN DONUTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
24
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR DISHROOM WHICH IS A SHARED COMMON AREA WITH OTHER RESTAURANTS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
90
Apr 18, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE AND REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
32
95
Apr 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK DISCOLORATION BUILDUP IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO BURN REMAINING ICE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005
16
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE AND REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
32
86
Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES BY THE OVEN WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE REACH-IN COOLER,BY THE DESK AT REAR AREA,UNDER SHELVES THROUGHOUT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT SMALL ICE CRUSHER MACHINE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AT SAID WATER LINE
38
86
Jul 14, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND METERED FAUCETS HOT WATER AT TEMPERATURE OF 69.6F TO 71.9F IN BOTH WASHROOMS(MALE AND FEMALE). MUST PROVIDE WARM WATER AT 85F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
11
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE,ALSO BLACK SLIME OBSERVED ON INTERIOR PANELS OF THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. ALSO MINERAL BUILD-UP AT SMALL ICE CRUSH MACHINE STORED ON TOP THE TABLES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
16
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESS FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE ON GROUND, GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS NOT CLOSED,THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER(EAST SITE) WITH GARBAGE IN IT,FLIES AROUND CONTAINERS AND CEMENT GROUND. A LOT OF ITEMS FROM WOODS, DIRTY OPENED BUCKETS,AND BROKEN ITEMS ON GROUND, A TRAIL OF FOOD FLUID SPILLAGE FROM FRONT DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS.MUST CLEAN GROUND, REMOVE EXCESS ITEMS TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES,AND PROVIDE NEW LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
19
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,NOR ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED:EGGS,MILK,SAUSAGE ETC.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES BY THE OVEN WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE REACH-IN COOLER,BY THE DESK AT REAR AREA,UNDER SHELVES THROUGHOUT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT SMALL ICE CRUSHER MACHINE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE AT SAID WATER LINE
38
67
Nov 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOZZLES ON CREAM. SUGAR AND HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEAN ING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
90
May 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINER IN PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CREAMER DISPENSER.
33
86
Jan 4, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION PLEASE NOTE: HAS FAILED DUE TO THE FACT DUNKIN DOUNTS HAS NO ACCESIBILITY FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(WHICH WAS REPORTED BY THE INSPECTIOR)PREMISES HAS A AFFIDAVIT THAT THEY COULD USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SUBWAY AREA. BUT REMOVE THE SWINGING DOOR BETWEEN SUBWAY AND DUNKIN DOUNTS. FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR ACROSS COUNTER.
16
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four 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 two 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.
How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants