Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS AROUND THE BASEBORADS AND CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIRNETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE/TORN GASKET AT THE COOLER 3 DOOR IN THE BACK PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS AROUND THE BASEBORADS AND CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVING LINE WHEN HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE CAUSING WASTE WATER TO GET ON THE PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIRNETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE/TORN GASKET AT THE COOLER 3 DOOR IN THE BACK PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT BATHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS AROUND THE BASEBORADS AND CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT COVER/SHIELD IN THHE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 9, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2023
Complaint
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.5F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MENS TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 76-82F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN FRONT COOLER RANGING FROM 47-52F; SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE, SAUSAGE PATTIES, EGG WHITES, BACON, CORN MIXED WITH EGGS. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 51.8F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP IN WOMEN'S TOILET (1ST FLOOR) WHEN TOILET IS BEING FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. WATER MUST FULLY DRAIN WHEN TOILET IS BEING FLUSHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD LOCATED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FRIED EGGS AT 49.8F, TURKEY SAUSAGES 50.1F, SAUSAGES49.2F AND HASH BROWN 50.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $126 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK IN COFFEE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAITAIN.
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Aug 7, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK IN COFFEE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLE POSITIONED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, MAKING SINK INACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PIC REMOVED TABLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7038-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.
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Jun 16, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.
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Jun 11, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. 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: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.
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Jun 9, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND EGGS @ 56.8-57.7F; SAUSAGE @ 55.4F-57.3F; VEGGIE SAUSAGE @ 57.4F-58.4F; AND HAM @ 48.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES (WHEN COLD HOLDING). OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 11LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $420. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION. ALL CONTENTS OF PREP COOLER DISCARDED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. OPERATOR POSTED CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST POST CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BROWN, BLACK, AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE FURTHER USE. ICE MACHINE TURNED OFF DURING INSPECTION. ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED REGISTER OPERATOR HANDLING CASH AT DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. AFTER TAKING CASH FROM CUSTOMER AND PLACING IN REGISTER, THE FOOD HANDLER, THEN PUT ON LATEX GLOVE AND BEGAN TO PREPARE AN EGG BREAKFAST SANDWHICH, FOR THE CUSTOMER. THE FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON LATEX GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED BETWEEN TASKS, WHEN PREPPING AND OR SERVING FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BOTH FRONT COUNTER DAIRY COOLERS -3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREA OF REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO WARMING OVEN IN PREP STATION. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREA OF REACH-IN COOLER, USED AS DRY STORAGE, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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: OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER, ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON NORTH WALL, NEAR SHELVING UNIT, IN MAIN DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT AND EAST CEILING, IN REAR DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE, INSIDE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN DESIGNATED CONTAINER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR THREE DOOR COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE MIDDLE, AND END DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO REPAIR SMALL ICE MACHINE TOP NOT MAINTAINED BEING HELD BY DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WITH 4 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS 3 IN REAR PREP/STORAGE 1 GOING TO REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SHIELD, AND ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY NOT STORED. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Nov 20, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1385767 11/13/14 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AND RODENT BURROWS AT OUTSIDE SEWER DRAIN NEXT TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.EMPLOYEE HAS REMOVED POISON AND ANOTHER ONE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEP AND PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSON IS IN ROUTE TO SEAL RODENT BURROW AND TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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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: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
6 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: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,2-BAGS OF OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT AND UNDER FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE IN BASEMENT.ALSO OBSERVED IT APPEARS THAT RODENTS HAS GNAWED LARGE BURROW HOLES INTO CONCRETE AT SEWER DRAIN NEXT TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE POISON ,REPAIR DOOR AND BROKEN CONCRETE AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/13/14(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS BACON,SAUSAGE,HAM,EGGS,ETC.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AND ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLER#1 AND COOLER#2 BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Aug 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 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 COOLER#1 AND COOLER#2 BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Oct 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not provided in basement toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWELS) AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES/EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED/POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (FAR RIGHT).
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP, REAR ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS, PREP TABLE, EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/OPENING ON WALL NEXT/BEHIND TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR 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. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.--------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN REAR STORAGE BASEMENT AREA.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HEAVY) LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED OVEN IN REAR AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS (FOUND NO WATTAGE INFO ON PLATE OF OVEN), OR PROVIDE PROPER VENT/HOOD DUCT THROUGH ROOF OR REMOVE THE SAID OVEN.
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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 VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER (EX. CEILING TILES, PALLETS, WOOD ETC) STORED IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE (INSIDE ICE BIN). INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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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 Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 19 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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