Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dunkin Donuts on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHEN THE HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE, WATER SPILLS FROM THE SIDE OF THE SINK. WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE STAINS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 16, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED BY TE WALK-UP WINDOW NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER STORED OUTSIDE IN THE COMMON AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS DISPLAYED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A NEW SUMMARY REPORT OF TODAY'S INSPECTION AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Oct 27, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES, PULLING HIS PANTS UP, HANDLING FOOD, TAKING OFF GLOVES AND NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES WHEN TOUCHING BODY, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN CHANGING GLOVES, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPERL HAND WASHING (FOUND A COFFEE POT AND LARGE BOTTLE OF DISHWASHING LIQUID IN/ON SINK). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT FROM 11/20/2015 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1445369, DATED 11/20/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER AND UPPER WALLS, REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN PIPE THAT'S DRAINING IN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 20, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 13, 2015
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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LID FOR THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Apr 11, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK; REMOVE. SINK MUST BE CLUTTER FREE.
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Mar 22, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WHERE IT IS STAINED.
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Jan 15, 2010
Complaint
2 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. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WHERE IT IS STAINED.
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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. CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM UNDER THE EQUIPMENT.
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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 7, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three 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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