Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has five inspections on file, the first dated 2019. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Apr 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up four times.
Dunkin Donuts' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS A CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
1
86
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS A CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
1
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN SMALL UNDERCOUNTER COLD HOLD UNITS IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Jan 8, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS A CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES.
53
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN SMALL UNDERCOUNTER COLD HOLD UNITS IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
1
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
16
74
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT BOTH REAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F AND 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (FRONT HANDSINK IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
1
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS IN SMALL UNDERCOUNTER COLD HOLD UNITS IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
53
58
Jan 14, 2019
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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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 Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited four 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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