Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2018
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts 13 times, with records going back to 2012. On Jun 26, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Dunkin Donuts is from Jun 26, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 26, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN STAFF WASHROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS OF STAFF WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR UNDER WASHBOWL SINK. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL COVING IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ALL WALL COVING AROUND PERIMETER OF ROOM.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANEL ABOVE DOORWAY NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK MISSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATOR(RACKS,STANDS AND ECT). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SLEVE OR SANITIZEING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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Aug 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE AND CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF CARDBOARD IN 1-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED THAT USE OF CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED IN COOLERS AND ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Poor hygienic practices.Observed employee multi tasking touching food( pre-cooked eggs,sausage patties,etc) and non-food surface with one glove on(which is removed and put on),the same glove is reused over and over without hand washing in between.Observed another employee returning from washroom put on apron and start to serve customers,no hand washing.Informed manager food gloves not to be re-used, hand washing prior to wear gloves,also hand washing returning from washroom.Manager solved the problem critical violation:7-38-010(a)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: splash guard at right side of the exposed hand sink not completely blocks the display prep cooler,instructed to provide surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface,also remove broken molded caulking and re-applied at said sink ice machine door is broken,instructed to replace. observed water and ice inside the ice bin.Ice bin not self draining,instructed to provide a line to the unit so water can drain on floor drain
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: debris and coffee spillage on floor throughout the premises,instructed to clean and maintain
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: broken/stained ceiling tiles in rear and front area,instructed to repair/replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: no IDPH'S food handler certificate provided on premises,instructed to obtain them and keep them on premises.
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Sep 12, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 50.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED COOLER.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 15 POUNDS COOKED EGGS AT 48.7F, 3 POUNDS SAUSAGE AT 47.8F, 15POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 50.1F, 2 POUNDS STEAK AT 45.4F, 2 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 50.8F, 5POUNDS CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.3F, AND 5 POUNDS TUNA SALAD 50.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 47 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Sep 13, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 14, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Aug 7, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE CUBES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION STORED INSIDE NON-SELF DRAIN CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SURFACE OF COUNTER BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE,SOUTH SIDE,ALSO BASEBOARD WALL NOT SEALED,DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL BASEBOARD WALL AT SAID AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE TOP LOADER COOLATTA MACHINE, DUE TO NO FAUCET WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. UNIT PRESENTLY IN USE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANYONE ENTERING THE PREP/SERVING AREA MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT
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Aug 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES,AND INSIDE THE OPENED DONUTS CASE. SERVING WINDOW REMAINS OPENED EVEN WHEN FOOD IS NOT SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. CTA MAIN DOOR OF THE BUILDING IS WIDE OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN WINDOW TIGHT FITTED TO WINDOW FRAME. ALSO KEEP WINDOW CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:EGGS,SANDWICHES,MILK ETC. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED,SERVED AND STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR(TOP PART OF UNIT)OF ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT INSIDE THE OPENED DONUTS CASE NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. SHIELD COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO END CAPS,FOR PROPER PROTECTION OF THE FOOD IN CASE THAT LIGHT BULB BRAKES.
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Jul 16, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN COOLER BY THE STORAGE SHELF AT AIR TEMP OF 46.4F TO 46.7F.THEIR OWNER THERMOMETER SHOWED AIR TEMP OF 48F TO 49.7. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:LIGHT CREAM AND WHIPPED CREAM.TAGGED UNIT " HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE UNIT. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 13 OF HALF GALLONS LIGHT CREAM AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.8F, ALSO 16 EACH OD 160Z OF WHIPPED CREAM AT TEMP OF 56.7F TO 60.1F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED. POUND 20, VALUE 52. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B1)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. ON GROUND BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINER DONUTS ON FLOOR(GARBAGE AREA IS FENCED IN),AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR(TOP PART OF UNIT)OF ICE MACHINE,MINERAL BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT INSIDE THE OPENED DONUTS CASE NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. SHIELD COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO END CAPS,FOR PROPER PROTECTION OF THE FOOD IN CASE THAT LIGHT BULB BRAKES.
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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 Jun 26, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six 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 three 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.
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