Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
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Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2018. The most recent report on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “all food employees have food handler training”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 21, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD (MILK) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONTLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID(S). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LID(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING, HANDLING�AND SERVING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BIN MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (MILK) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONTLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Apr 21, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNITS, MILK AT 59.1F, ALMOND MILK 59.1F, AND SAUSAGE 50.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER LID CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOMS VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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 Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” 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.
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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