Dunkin Donuts
1713 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60612
Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jan 7, 2026
Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on January 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
January 7, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed when the handwashing sink is in use, water spills from the side of the sink. Water pooling on the floor in the mentioned area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the stains on the walls of the food prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found food storage container stored by te walk-up window not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop stored improperly inside the ice machine, instructed to remove and store in holder and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found loose food debris on the interior contact surface of the 1-door upright freezer stored outside in the common area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found dried food debris on floors under and behind heavy equipment, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout the facility with food debris and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was displayed on the premises. Management was given a new summary report of today's inspection and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the 1 door prep cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the prep coolers and prep tables.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean the walls in the food prep area. Replace the missing wall tiles behind the hot holding unit.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices: observed employees wearing gloves, pulling his pants up, handling food, taking off gloves and not washing their hands. Instructed to change gloves when touching body, multi-tasking, etc. And properly wash hands when changing gloves, touching body, etc. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the only exposed hand washing sink not accessible for properl hand washing (found a coffee pot and large bottle of dishwashing liquid in/on sink). Instructed to keep the sink accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Found no previous inspection report from 11/20/2015 posted in plain viewing of the establishment's customers. Instructed to always post in plain viewing of customers. Serious violation 7-42-010(b)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1445369, dated 11/20/2015 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: 45-all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide. Serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to sand or replace the cutting board in the prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floors in all corners, along the wallbase and under/around all heavy equipments.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the lower and upper walls, remove dirt/dust and food spills.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to redirect the drain pipe that's draining in the exposed hand washing sink to a floor drain. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: No pest control log book provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide a pest control log book from a licensed pest control company on the premises at all times for review. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No thermometer provided inside of the sandwich prep cooler. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All food handling employees must show proof of food handler training. Must provide.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted the lid for the ice machine is broken. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area to remove spills and debris.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found items stored inside of utility sink; remove. Sink must be clutter free.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior where it is stained.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WHERE IT IS STAINED.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM UNDER THE EQUIPMENT.
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