Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2016, Dunkin Donuts has 11 inspections in the public record. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Jun 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 20, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-401.11 OBSERVED COFFEE LINERS, NAPKINS, AND GLOVES USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SINGLE USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES USED FOR FOOD ARE NOT STORED IN TOILET ROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS
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May 16, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2603082 DATED SEPTEMBER 19 2024 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO #47 REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE LINERS, NAPKINS, AND GLOVES USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SINGLE USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES USED FOR FOOD ARE NOT STORED IN TOILET ROOM.
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Sep 19, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR DISH AND DRY STORAGE, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE/DISH/ AND STAFF TOILET ROOM AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BASE TILES IN REAR DISH/DRY STORAGE BROKEN OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH/DRY STORAGE AND PREP CEILING TILES AT THE PREP AREA WITH DAMAGED AND HEAVILY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCRESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP, DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT BULB IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ice scoop stored in ice maker, instructed to keep off cubes.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No thermometer provided in prep cooler. instructed to provide.
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May 21, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Dec 15, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS ( STEAMING MILK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS, NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Nov 27, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BROWN AND BLACK DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSER BEHIND NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NEXT TO KITCHEN NOT SELF-CLOSING , INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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May 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOOR ENTRANCE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
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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 Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one 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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