Dunkin Donuts

205 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Dunkin Donuts has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2015. On Oct 2, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dunkin Donuts is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install one in an easy to locate place.

Oct 21, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Disposable cups stored too close to dish soap, instructed to keep a way.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: No food handlers certificate for 2 employees, instructed to obtain.

Nov 2, 2020

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MINI MILK COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Dec 18, 2019

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT HOT CHOCOLATE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Aug 1, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DRINK DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 9, 2015

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2015

License

1 minor violation.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT HAND SINK IN THE 3-COMP SINK ROOM AREA.

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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 2, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two 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 about once every two years on average.

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