Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2011, Dunkin Donuts has 17 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING AND COUNTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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May 23, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MANAGER AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN, AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLERS, FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITH ONLY PONYTAILS, AND MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO USE HAIR RESTRAINT THAT EFFECTIVELY CONSTRAINTS HAIR FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: PLUMBING FIXTURES (TOILET AND HANDWASH SINKS) IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 20, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS, SAUSAGE,TURKEY, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. EMPLOYEE PUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON DURING INSPECTION.
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Jun 27, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DEBRIS FOUND IN DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED , BOTH DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED TRASH/DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO EXCESSIVE EXPOSED TRASH/DEBRIS ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ENTIRE AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES REVIEW AND SIGN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING/DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE/SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVE CRAWLING ROACHES (1 LARGE ADULT, 1 BABY) FOUND ON PREMISES (FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, NEXT TO COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT PREMISES FOR PESTS, ELIMINATE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIDS/GARBAGE FOUND IN DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DEBRIS UNDER FRONT COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR (PIC) ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOODS ( BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE BULK CONTAINER LID FOR THE SUGAR BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LID.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED THE COOLER TOP NOT CLEAN UNDER THE BACON COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 7, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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 DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012 A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN REAR COOLER, CAUSING STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM INTERIOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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May 23, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 68.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-005A CRITICAL
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: EGGS AT 64.2F, TURKEY AT 63.1F, SAUSAGE 64.2F, BREADED CHICKEN AT 65.1F, STEAK AT 63.2F. ALL FOOD PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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 DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012 A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN REAR COOLER, CAUSING STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM INTERIOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MOCHA SYRUP PUMP.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS 32.7F, MILK-39.1F, SAUSAGE-38.8F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS) AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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: FOUND THE WALL ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED 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: PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR NEED TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED, PREPARED AND SERVED. EGGS 39.9*F, SAUSAGE 39.9*F, AND MILK 39.9*F.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE-SEAL FRONT SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: RE-ATTACH REAR LIGHT SHIELD FALLING.
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May 10, 2012
Complaint
3 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.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT COFFEE STATION.
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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.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR 3 COMP. SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.NEED TO REATTACHED SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK , ALSO NEED TO INSTALL HOT COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE COLETTA MACHINE ON THE COUNTER.
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Apr 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.
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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.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.NEED TO REATTACH THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK, AND NEED TO INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE COLETTA MACHINE ON THE COUNTER.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
2 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. RUBBER GASKETS ON 2 REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.
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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. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF SHEILDING AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited six 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 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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