Dunkin Donuts — Ivory Foods
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2024
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Dunkin Donuts — Ivory Foods stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 24, 2024. 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.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing light shield at donuts display shelves. Instructed to install.
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN BULK SUGAR CONTAINER WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOPS WITH HANDLE STICKING UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND BASEMENT WASHROOM TO BE INOPERABLE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK UNABLE TO TURN ON. OBSERVED WASHROOM FILLED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE OPERABLE WASHROOM OR CAP WATERLINE FOR TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK.
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Oct 24, 2019
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FOUND NO MASK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 2ND BASEMENT WASHROOM INOPERABLE. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK UNABLE TO TURN ON. OBSERVED WASHROOM FILLED WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE OPERABLE WASHROOM OR CAP WATERLINE FOR TOILET AND HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING TILE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND BASEMENT BASEBOARD DETACHED FROM WALL LOCATED AT BOTTOM LEFT OF STAIRCASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT IN 1ST BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Jul 27, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST TOILET IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Jul 26, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT DONUTS DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 16, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPENT IN THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT REAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE RESTROOM AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. HAM, SAUSAGE, EGGS, MILK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL BY THE WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA IN THE 1ST FL TOILET ROOM AND IN THE BASEMENT BY THE TOILET ROOM.
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Aug 26, 2011
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER UNDER STAIRCASE. MUST REMOVE/RE-ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIR CASE.
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Jun 11, 2010
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. Found bulk food not labeled.(large container of sugar)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunkin Donuts — Ivory Foods last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts — Ivory Foods on file is from Sep 24, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts — Ivory Foods?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts — Ivory Foods.
Has Dunkin Donuts — Ivory Foods' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts — Ivory Foods 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 — Ivory Foods 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 — Ivory Foods inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts — Ivory Foods is inspected about once every two years on average.
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