Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
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Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. SEE COMMENTS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR NEAR ICE COFFEE AREA USED PRIMARILY TO STORE MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED TRASH CAN INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 5, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE. 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 A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER #2 IN FRONT SERVICE AREA (BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, STRAWBERRY FILLING ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING SURFACES INSIDE/AROUND ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR).
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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 MILK CRATES (INFRONT SERVICE AREA - BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 14, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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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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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA AND COFFEE MACHINE CONNECTED TO WATERLINE INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 5, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILDUP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE AND BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES AROUND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. (BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK, NEXT TO OVEN IN REAR, AND BY EXIT DOOR).-----------MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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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Jul 28, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the ice cream coolers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Feb 22, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COOLER DOOR # 6 AND # 1. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL NEAR THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS FORMED ALSO ON KNOBS AND PANELS.PINK/BLACK SLIME OBSERVED AT PLASTIC GUARD OF BOTTOM OF ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.GARBAGE BAGS OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSED LIDS.WE OBSERVED BEES AND FLIES ON GARBAGE AND AROUND CONTAINERS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,AND IF NEEDED ADD GARBAGE PICK-UP OR ADDITION GARBAGE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER(#3) UNDER THE MILK MACHINE IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. RAW WOOD PIECES UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER SURFACE IS POROUS UNABLE TO CLEAN. NEED TO REPLACE SAID WOOD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM AT SAID SINK. BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COLD COFFEE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BESIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER THE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPER STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP AREA ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Apr 10, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND DOOR BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST BE SMOOTH WITH NO OPENINGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA (BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY. FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Oct 25, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning, prep table upper shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen prep area and under rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair(not working), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Aug 30, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, front counter areas, rear storage areas 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: Walls, ceilings in rear prep areas not clean need cleaning, ceiling tiles in front prep area, sales floor area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler, bathrooms not clean need cleaning(detailed), 3 compartment sink faucet was leaking at neck of faucet, shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulking behind 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, damaged, shall be replaced/repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices),reach in cooler shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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Apr 26, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #40 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Mar 30, 2010
Routine
3 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 REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE DRY STORE SHELVES IN THE REAR AREA,(BEING USED AS A LINER).
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, BEHIND THE DONUT CASE, BEHIND THE OVEN, BEHIND THE COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE MACHINE, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER ALL THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR AREA.
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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. NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLERS AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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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 17, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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