Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
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Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Dunkin Donuts on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN TOILET TANK TOP IN THE SOUTH WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ON THE GREASE TRAP/FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
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Mar 28, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)-- OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT THEY KEEP THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED FOOD EQUIPMENT BLENDER AND UTENSILS IN HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKING EMPLOYEES FROM BEING ABLE TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE AND USED ONLY FOR HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND ICE HOLDING BIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER FOR ICE MACHINE SITTING ON METAL SHELVING UNIT USED FOR DRY STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ICE SCOOPER IN A CLEAN STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE MALE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA WERE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT THEY KEEP THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND MENS BATHROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING EXHAUSTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Apr 9, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE WITH EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD CONTAINER BOXES ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER NEAR DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER RIGHT ABOVE WHERE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE BEING STORED. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH METAL PARTS OF VENT BROKEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMITT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT.(SANITIZER SOLUTION).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Dec 31, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NEXT OT OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. MUST REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE AND KEEP FOOD PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHLEF LINER FOR DRY STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE.
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Jul 20, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES AND ON TOP FOOD BOXES AND FLOOR FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Jun 14, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES AND ON TOP FOOD BOXES AND FLOOR FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: WASH WATER NOT CONSISTENTLY RUNNING HOT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.PRESENTLY WATER TEMPERATURE FROM 72.5F TO 110F.HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDED CONTINUOUSLY TO ALL MENTIONED SINK AT ALL TIMES. WHEN HOT WATER IS PROVIDED FILL THE COMPARTMENTS, TO BE USED FOR UTENSILS. THREE TECHNICIAN REPORTED ON SITE AT 9:40am,UNABLE TO REPAIR CAUSE.REFERRED PROBLEM TO THE INSTALLER OF THE HOT WATER UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-16-16,REPORT #167224 #38-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COOLATTA MACHINE AND HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES AND ON TOP FOOD BOXES AND FLOOR FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THIRD SHELF OF OPENED DONUT CASE,BY THE ESPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Feb 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS ON RACKS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COOLATTA MACHINE AND HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUD MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY( TO CLOSE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST RELOCATE.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGG, CHEESE, HAM, ETC.) ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE REACH IN COOLER (UNDER ICE CREAM CONE WAFFLES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 29, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2014
Complaint
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: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT COUNTERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BELOW AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS. (FRONT OF PREMISES)FOUND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST WASH AND FLUSH FLOOR DRAINS.
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Jun 30, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Jun 20, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHBOWL/HANDSINK INSIDE WOMAN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. CURRENTLY USING MEN'S RESTROOM AS UNISEX BATHROOM UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR 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 BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN NOT ALIGNED, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK ONTO FLOOR. MUST REALIGN WATER DRIP INTO DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLER AT DRIVE THRU AND IN COOLER AT ICE CREAM PREP SIDE.
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Mar 28, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE OF FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA USING SAME GLOVE TOUCHING EVERYTHING(MONEY,CLEANING SURFACES,ETC,AND PICKING FOOD FROM DISPLAY SHELVES AND EAT,SAME READY TO EAT FOOD BEING SERVED TO PUBLIC,AND ARRANGING READY TO EAT FOODS ON DISPLAY SHEVLES BY PICKING UP DONUTS,MUFFINS,ETC WITH SAME GLOVE WITHOUT REMOVING THE GLOVE & WASH HANDS FIRST.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)CRITICAL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES REMOVE GLOVE AND WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CONTAMINANT,BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.ALSO MUST REFRAIN FROM EATING FOODS MEANT TO BE SERVED TO PUBLIC;SHOULD ALLOW FOOD HANDLERS BREAK TIME TO EAT,WASH HANDS AND RETURN TO WORK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Sep 24, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. REPLACE BURNED CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Sep 14, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #88500 DATED 8.11.10.
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Aug 11, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need cleaning, storage shelving/racks need cleaning.
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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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas, and rear kitchen under shelving need detailed cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. ceiling in front prep area needs cleaning.
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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. light shields in prep areas not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, kitchen areas need cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms need cleaning.
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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 Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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