Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL COOLERS UNDER DRINK PREP COUNTER WITH SPILLAGE ON SHELVES. OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF PORTABLE ICE BIN TO HAVE SPILLS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDESNOR LINES LEAKING IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR INBETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING AND CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TAMALES ON TABLE IN DRIVE THRU AND EMPLOYEE BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE ON FRONT TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE OF SUPPLIES FOR THE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO A PROCEDURE AND THE PROPER SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND REMOVE ICE FROM FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ON THE FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT HANDLE LEAKING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF TURKEY SAUSAGE (50.2F), CONTAINER OF COOKED EGGS PATTIES 49.8F, CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE 50.1F, CONTAINER OF EGG WHITE PATTIES AT 49.3F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS AT $100 VALUE. CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-005A 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 (SAUSAGE, EGGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Jun 19, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH MULTIPE DARK GROOVES. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
3 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: REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH A 1/4 GAP AT BASE RIGHT CORNER. RODENTPROOF DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH MULTIPE DARK GROOVES. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 28, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LARGE OVEN AND THE HOOD ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Jul 12, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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May 6, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE BIN.RECAULK SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES .REPAIR REAR DOOR FRAME IN POOR REPAIR.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK.
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Apr 29, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMMY MOLD ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS AND CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM ALL PARTS ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND DOOR PANEL ON ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR DOOR PANEL.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE CLEANED AND REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156955 DATED 1/8/09 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.STIRRERS NEEDS TO BE DISPENSED PROPERLY.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE BIN.RECAULK SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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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.COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS.
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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 GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES .REPAIR REAR DOOR FRAME IN POOR REPAIR.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK.
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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.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN VESTIBULE AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK.
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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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.STORE BELONGINGS PROPERLY.
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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 9, 2025. The public record contains 14 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 four 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 two 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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