Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts 21 times, with records going back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dunkin Donuts' 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR AND FALLING INTO PREPARED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SINK/SERVICE SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR DISPOSING OF EXCESS WASTE OF (COFFEE, SLUSHEE, SMOOTHIES) WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF DONUT CASING AND STORAGE RACKS. NOTED SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON STORED SYRUPS, ON WORKING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO DRINK MIXING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Sep 10, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING MILK, EGGS, SAUSAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS , STANDING ON DONUT RACKS LOCATED ON DISPLAY CASES, ON PREP TABLES, CARDBOARD BOXES, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COFFEE SYRUPS AND MIXER. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF DONUT CASING AND STORAGE RACKS. NOTED SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON STORED SYRUPS, ON WORKING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO DRINK MIXING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR AND FALLING INTO PREPARED ICE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SINK/SERVICE SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR DISPOSING OF EXCESS WASTE OF (COFFEE, SLUSHEE , SMOOTHIES) WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
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Oct 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Sep 25, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ~ 50 BEES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THRU WINDOW AND HOT PREP AREA AND ~30-40 ANTS ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR PROPER ABATEMENT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND OIL BUILDUP AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTING THE BEES AND OTHER PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN THE BACK AREA AND UNDER THE RACKS .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP AND FOOD RESIDUES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Mar 17, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS A LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Sep 23, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HOT PREP AND ON VENTS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10-12 LARGE FLIES AND 5 BEES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR PROPER ABATEMENT PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HOT PREP AND ON VENTS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- FEMALE EMPLOYEES TWO AT DRIVE THRU WITH MASK OFF AND HANGING ON EAR AS THEY TAKE & GIVE ORDERS AT WINDOW AND OTHER ONE HAD MASK UNDER CHIN WHILE IN RESTAURANT.MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS TO COVER MOUTH AND NOSE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
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May 17, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REST ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 17, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK(WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL)AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PREMISES HAS ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER TOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER TOPS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REST ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Aug 1, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-01
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKET SEAL ON THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN
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May 31, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKET SEAL ON THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 20, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up in floor drain in rear prep area, under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Observed restroom door in rear of prep area without self closing device. Must install self closing device for restroom door. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed hot chocolate machine not in use in stored on floor in rear prep area. Must remove to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 20, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit: egg omelettes @ 133.3F; sausage patties @ 129.0F; Chicken @ 123.8F; and hash brown potates @ 104.2F. Found eggs in the prep cooler @ 60.6F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dirt build up in floor drain in rear prep area, under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Observed restroom door in rear of prep area without self closing device. Must install self closing device for restroom door. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed hot chocolate machine not in use in stored on floor in rear prep area. Must remove to prevent pest harborage.
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Oct 31, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEANS DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Oct 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEATS, EGGS, AND SAUSAGE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEANS DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORE AREA AROUND. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 12, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 11, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WORKING DRIVE THRU WINDOW, HANDLING CASH TOUCHING REGISTER, PREPARING DRINKS, TOUCHING LIDS AND SERVING CUSTOMERS NEVER WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, ESPRESSO, COFFEE AND BURRITOS)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE SMALL GLASS FRAGMENTS, DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE DISPLAY CASE AT BOTTOM AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS OF ANY GLASS FRAGMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD DEBRIS, AND IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA OF GLASS. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT BACK DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.
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Sep 29, 2015
License
No violations found.
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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 Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.
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