Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 4, 2024
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Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Oct 4, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 22, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DIRT ON FLOOR SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 12/22/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMING UP FROM THE TWO OTHER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND FROST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. MUST DEFROST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12-MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Dec 15, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND FROST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. MUST DEFROST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12-MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Dec 13, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND FROST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. MUST DEFROST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Nov 24, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET HELD TOGETHER WITH SCOTCH TAPE ON REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 16, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 26, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ROUND FILTER AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COFFEE, MILK AND HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSING MACHINES AT THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE SPALSH BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKING TOILET WATER TANK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM HAND SINK.
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Jan 11, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 21, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP LOADER COOLATTA MACHINE WITHOUT A FAUCET PROVIDED TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PLUMBING CODE,INCLUDED A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BOTH ICE MACHINE.
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Jul 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE COVER/LID OF THE DONUT CONDIMENTS CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2010
Routine
3 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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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. REMOVE AND REPLACE DAMAGED AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND BOTH HAND SINKS.
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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. REPAIR DRIPPING FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION, EVIDENCE OR INSTALL.
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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 4, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight 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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