Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts 11 times, with records going back to 2014. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Nov 18, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:43PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:43PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING CLOSER TO REAR. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM WRAPPED AROUND RIGHT LEG OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC FILM ON RIGHT LEG OF PREP TABLE IN REAR, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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May 25, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Fly trap mounted on wall above food containers, instructed to keep away from food storage.
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May 19, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON A BULK SUGAR CONTAINER LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON A REACH IN COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE UNDERNEATH ICED COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS AND BROOMS TOO CLOSE TO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.
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Oct 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE POLICY ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)- OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THEREMOMETER AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - 1 DOOR DAIRY COOLER IN REAR ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. - 1 DOOR COOLATA COOLER AT FRONT PREP COUNTER. - 2 DOOR MILK AND BEVERAGE COOLER IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- OBSERVED WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME/LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON SERVING LINE WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BREAKFAST SAUSAGE SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
4 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BREAKFAST SAUSAGE SANDWICHES,WRAPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR MILK COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FROM REPORT # 1512871 DATED 12/11/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED /DIPLAYED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). PROVIDED MANAGER A NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP/OPENING AROUND THE TUBES/PIPE AND CONDUIT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 11, 2014
License
No violations found.
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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 Nov 18, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” 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 three 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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