Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
95
Score
Dunkin Donuts has been inspected 17 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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95
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS,ETC.)MUST REMOVE/RELOCATE.
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Jun 16, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 45.0F, EGGS 44.1F, HAM 45.2F, CHEESE 47.1F, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $88.00.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND SOAP DISPENSER AT REAR PREP/WARE-WASHING AREA NOT CONTINUOUSLY DISPENSING SOAP FOR HAND WASHING.I HAD TO GO TO THE FRONT PREP AREA TO USE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS REPAIRED UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE INSIDE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK.SAID PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C).VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PORTABLE ICE BIN STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER RELEASE/DRIP WATER FROM UNIT ONTO FLOOR IN PREP SELLING AREA. DISCHARGE WATER MUST BE DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.RELOCATE UNIT .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR OF REAR AREA..
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: METAL CAP FROM TOP PART OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS REMOVED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID CAP
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DUST AND DEBRIS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FRONT COUNTER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 23, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN DOOR UNDER THE (IO) COLLATTA AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING MECHANICAL DRAIN UNDER WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Apr 26, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HANDLE MISSING FROM TOP OF SERVICE COOLER FROM BEHIND COUNTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING ATDRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DONUT RACKS NEED CLEANING AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AND BAKER RACKS AT REAR NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT LINE HOOD BEHIND COUNTER AREA GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE OFFICE AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IE INA SLEEVE.
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Sep 21, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; EXTERIOR OF THE ICE BUCKET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BELOW THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. CONTACT SURFACES AROUND COFFEE MAKERS. ALSO ,THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL TILE IS MISSING NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; EXTERIOR OF THE ICE BUCKET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BELOW THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. CONTACT SURFACES AROUND COFFEE MAKERS. ALSO ,THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION AND RUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, THE LOWER WALL TILE IS MISSING NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, THE VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOZZLES OF MILK AND CHOCOLATE DISPENSERS WITH MINIMAL MINERAL BUILD-UP AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DANGLING BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR WITH DEBRIS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AROUND COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER ALLOWED TO USE STAFF WASHROOM,WHICH IS LOCATED AT REAR AREA.CUSTOMER MUST GO THRU FRONT AND REAR PREP AND SERVING AREA. NEED TO PROVIDE A SIGN AND POSTED "Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area"
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. NEEDS TO BE WIPED DOWN SANITIZED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQIPMENT.
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Aug 29, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* 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,ONLY A COPY ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-5-12,REPORT#1300761 #36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT INSIDE OPENED DONUT CASE, ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COFFEE SPILLAGE UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE PORTABLE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN WATER HEAD SPRAY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES. NEED TO SEAL BASEBOARD WALL AT EAST SIDE OF DISH MACHINE,ALSO UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BEHIND THE ICE BIN. REPLACE MISSING WALL BASEBOARD AND SEAL THE OTHER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WOOD IN SELLING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT INSIDE OPENED DONUT CASE, ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR AREA
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Nov 4, 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 RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER TO REMOVE STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COFFEE STAINS ON TABLES IN DINING,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS AT FRONT, AT REAR , AND IN RESTROOM,MOP SINK AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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. CLEAN COFFEE SPILLED ON FLOOR AT REAR EXIT DOOR,REPAIR DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR STYLE MOP SINK, AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMP.SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR AREAR.
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Jul 7, 2010
Routine
5 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, not clean need detailed cleaning. coffee unit for frozen cappuccino machine need detailed cleaning(lower shelving.
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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. floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean need detailed cleaning, floors under heavy equipment cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods walls, ceilings in rear prep area not clean need detailed cleaning. damaged ceiling tiles in front prep area shall be repair/replaced.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. broken, missing light shields in rear prep area, walk in freezer, shall be replaced. light shields in prep areas, dining areas need detailed cleaning.
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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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, dining areas, and bathroom need detailed cleaning.
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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 Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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.
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