Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt)
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
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Public records show 19 inspections at Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt) stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt) is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 25, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A BLCK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE MILK FROSTY MACHINE DRAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Nov 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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:EGGS 49.4F, TURKEY 45.6F, AVOCADO SPREAD 47.5F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 29 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $73.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 58.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES AT THE REAR BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A BLCK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE MILK FROSTY MACHINE DRAIN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE THE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS FOUND.
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Jun 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD, THEN SCRATCHING BARE ARMS AND RETURNING TO PREP FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING THEIR HANDS BETWEEN TASKS AND AFTER TOUCHING BARE HUMAN BODY PARTS OTHER THAN CLEAN HANDS AND CLEAN, EXPOSED PORTIONS OF ARMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH BOXES AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS (BOOK BAGS, PURSES, ETC.) BEING STORED INSIDE HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIOFIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. FOOD EMPLOYEE REMOVED ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND BOXES BLOCKING HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED COFFEE DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDPAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDPAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY BLOCKED WITH STORAGE RACK AND FOUND STORING PERSONAL BELONGINGS (BOOK BAGS ETC.) INSIDE MENTIONED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030,VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCUARATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER #7.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE OVENS IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
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Nov 21, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO SODA OR MILK CRATES.
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Apr 11, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (TCS FOODS)I.E.TURKEY SAUSAGE/EGG SANDWICHES,MILK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN PREPARING,SERVING MENTIONED (TCS FOODS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES WHERE NOTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET AT THE UNDERCOUNTER COOLER#1 ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL EXTERIOR/TOPS OF TOASTER AND OVEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/DUSTS AND FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND THE SANDWICH STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE UNDERCOUNTER COOLER#1 ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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May 23, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no exposed hand sink at the front prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed no barrier between the customer service area and the coffee prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain an adequate barrier. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Oct 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor around the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility to 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 caulking along the wall between the 3 compartment sink to be worn with black buildup underneath. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed the 1 door beverage cooler thermometer to be broken. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Nov 16, 2015
Routine
3 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 SANDWICH MAKER WITH GLOVES ON HANDLING READY TO EAT BAGELS THEN THROWING AWAY RECEIPT IN GARBAGE CAN AND THEN PICKING OUT SAME RECEPIT FROM GARBAGE CAN AND GOING BACK TO PREPARING READY TO EAT SANDWICHES/BAGELS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN EVER TOUCHING GARBAGE CAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BY PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPAIR WALL/SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH BOWL.
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Jun 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DISPLAY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP COUNTERS 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 THROUGH-OUT PRE MISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NOT VISIBLE INISDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOULSY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 1, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUST BUILD-UP AT THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILD-UP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Feb 16, 2012
Routine
6 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. SIGNAGE ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ICE MACHINE PANEL UNCLEAN MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MATERIALS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN STORAGE AREA DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. LIGHT FIXTURES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PREMISES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN 2 COOLERS IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 COOLER IN STORAGE AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR HAIR CAP
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Jan 19, 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. ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN BOILER AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. CABINET DOOR OF SUPPLIES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SHEVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMEWNT SINK UNCLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING AND POST ABOVE AND BEHIND MENU POSTER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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 LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN DONUT DISPLAY CABINET
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt) on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt).
Has Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt) 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 (T3 Hk Foodcourt) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts (T3 Hk Foodcourt) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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