Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2024
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The health department has logged 12 inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 49F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 2 GALLONS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 15, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER/UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND OVEN STORED IN THE REAR AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP, REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 2, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BROWN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, OAT MILK AND ALMOND MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53F - 57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 7 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DONUT STORAGE AREA. NOTED TWO FLIES ON DONUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID DONUTS. RECCOMNDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS PREPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTI HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED (BROWN) WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING VENT AND TILES OVER DONUT STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINATIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BROWN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SPOONS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DRY CONTAINER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS AND WIRE SHELVES WITH HEAVY DUST BUIL-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR .NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 106.4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER @ AT LEAST 110F. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ON SITE AND PROVIDED SERVICE. HOT WATER NOTED @ 110.0F AND REACHING AT CLOSE OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITHOUT PAPER-TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO STORE COFFEE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS AND USE SAID SINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Apr 27, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF SUGAR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND CUTTING BOARD NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE,IE SEVERAL LARGE BOTTLES OF FLAVORED SYRUPS STORED ALL ON AND IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BOTTLES,CDI. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT,ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES,NOTHING IN,ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDED ANY (IDPH) ON LINE TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PREMISES PREVIOUS VIOLATED AT LAST INSPECTION DATED 12-11-2015,REPORT # 1607235. MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE-B/267.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CELING AREA IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG PIPES ABOVE PAPER CUP STORAGE AREA, DAMAGE. ALSO BASEMENT CEILING STORAGE ROOM AREA.MUST REPAIR BOTH AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
3 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 INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE CORNERS AND HORIZONTAL EDGE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILINGS, CEILING VENT COVERS, WALK-IN COOLER CEILING DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTERS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLE UP AND AWAY FROM ICE.
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Jun 13, 2013
License
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: MUST SEAL LARGE HOLE AT WALL/CEILING ABOVE THE A/C DUCT PIPES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE SAMLL DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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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 21, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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