Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2024
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Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. On Sep 18, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunkin Donuts is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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May 25, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP DRAWER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSATLL.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SPOONS IN USE STORED IN A CUP OF WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A RUNNING WATER CONTAINER OF IN A DRY CLEAN ONE.
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Oct 15, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 1, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( EGGS, DELI MEAT SANDWICHES ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SPOONS STORED IN STANDING WATER CUPS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jul 12, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/rack, and front counter shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR 6" OR HIGHER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP AND BROOMS HANGER MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO FOOD STORAGE AND CLEAN UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM SUCH ITEMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER THERMOMETER TUCKED IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER WHERE IT CAN BE MONITORED.
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Nov 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE GRIME FRON THE CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE COMPUTER STATION.
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Aug 8, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food unit. MISSING THERMOMETER AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 3, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 22 PINTS OF MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51-58 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 7-38-005A. NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP 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 Sep 18, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited three 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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