Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2024
90
Score
Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 25, 2024. 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.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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90
May 13, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE GREASE TRAP IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTEWATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2382940 DATED 7/15/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED (SUCH AS FRIED EGGS). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 15, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2223150 ON 9/28/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (10) 6-301.14 - NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SIGNAGE PROVIDED BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION PROVIDED A PHOTOCOPY OF HER CITY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND STATED ORIGINAL WAS AT ANOTHER LOCATION. INFORMED THAT A VALID AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 9:37AM AND AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WAS PRESENTED AT 9:55AM AFTER RECEIVED FROM ANOTHER LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PILE OF LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNER OF BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. SEE VIOLATION #2
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND COFFEE BUILDUP ON THE COFFEE MACHINE/NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 28, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14, NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 (B) NO THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND CLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cabinet in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess dirt/debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/missing ceiling tiles, and gaps on ceiling in rear kitchen area, shall be provided/sealed. Walls that had holes, gaps in rear storage area in hot water heater area, shall be repaired/sealed. Men's bathroom ceiling had holes, exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometer to walk in cooler in order to maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER EDGE OF THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE BOTH DONUT DISPLAY HODLING RACKS.
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Nov 19, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PLASTIC DISPOSSABLE CUPS USE AS AN ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPER SCOOPS.
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Sep 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 20 SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA IN THE FOOD COURT. PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE 9/18/2013. RECOMMENDED THROUGHLY CLEANING OUT THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CONTINUED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE.
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Jul 23, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITZE INNER LID AT ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MILK DISPENSING MACHINE NOZZLES AT THE FRONT COFFEE MAKING STATION AS WELL AS THE COUNTER TOPS TO REMOVE COFFEE GROUNDS AND BEANS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH RESTROOMS IN THE LOWER LEVEL.
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Jun 14, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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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. ICE BUILD-UP NOTED AROUND COOLING LINES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Apr 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2010
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3COMP SINK IS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 110-95F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 110F OR HIGHER DURING BUSINESS HOURS.
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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 Oct 25, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five 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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