Dunkin' Donuts
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Dunkin' Donuts, the earliest from 2010. On Jul 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION ON PREMISES. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (03-26-20) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES ARE USE TO STORE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING/GAP BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASE BOARDS BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COOLATA MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT COOLATA MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
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Feb 25, 2019
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE, COOLATA MACHINE AND LATTE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 10, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: under the front exposed handsink, around and under equipment, and behind the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the cold handle at the three compartment sink to be slight stripped making adjust handle difficult (cold still functioning). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jun 30, 2017
Routine
3 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: Found small fly activity on site: 8 flies under front exposed handsink, 7 flies on front donut display stand, 5 flies on wall by menu screens, and 5 flies in rear prep around the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove all pests, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: under the front exposed handsink, around and under equipment, and behind the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the cold handle at the three compartment sink to be slight stripped making adjust handle difficult (cold still functioning). Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Sep 28, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN LARGE PARTY ROOM OFF MAIN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM (CUSTOMER) NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN 2 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO USE TOILET IN MENS ROOM, UNTIL THE URINAL IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANEL BEFORE USING AGAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1 1/2" GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE SIDE DOOR, AND 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, 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 IN THE FOLLOWING AREA; PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM IN LARGE PARTY ROOM OFF MAIN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON SEVERAL REACH-IN COLLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB UNDER DONUT DISPLAY CASE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE SANDWICH COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMTER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER #2 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE AND RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPERS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 16, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME PEELING AND WATER BUILD-UP ON CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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May 16, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel and filter door not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under storage shelves and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light cover above ovens not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in front prep cooler and not working in other prep cooler. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employees not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraints while in prep area.
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Mar 31, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SNEEZED, TOUCHED HIS NOSE/FACE ,STARTS SERVING THE CUSTOMER, WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS DOING THE CASHIER, TOUCHING MONEY, STARTS SERVING THE CUSTOMER, WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS ALSO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS EVERYTIME THEY SNEEZED, TOUCHED THE MONEY, TOUCHED THEIR FACE,NOSE ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE AN INSERVICE WITH THEIR EMPLOYEES ABOUT THE PROPER WAY OF HAND WASHSING. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A).
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, UNDER ALL THE WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER 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. FAN/VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WASAHROOM(BOTH) WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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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 Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin' Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four 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 five 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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