Pass

Dunkin Donuts

3359 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Restaurant ZIP 60634 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Oct 13, 2026

Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on October 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

October 13, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink with automated dispensing of water; water temperature was 125°f at the hand washing sink located in the dish washing area. Water temperature must be between 100-120f at the hand sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Cold water knob is not in working condition.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black build up inside of ice machine in rear. Must detail clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 12-22-2025, report #2628902. #55-noted excessive clutter in rear storage and unused equipment stored in dish area. Instructed to remove all items unnecessary to business. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is non-porous, smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. #56-noted blown lightbulb in employee washroom. Instructed to replace. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter in office and rear storage and unused equipment stored in disharea. Instructed to remove all items unnecessary to business. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is non-porous, smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the floor

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted blown lightbulb in employee washroom. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean food debris on floors by donut display.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint.must provide. Foodhandler wore hair restraint by the end of inspection.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.12-- observed stained cutting board on top of the prep line cooler.instructed management to resurface or replace the cutting board.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12--instructed to detail clean floors along walls and in all corners throughout the prep area to remove spilled food debris and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker,dripping into ice "ice is used for human consumption". Management was instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting board on top of the prep line cooler.instructed management to resurface or replace the cutting board.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear storage room and remove unnecessary articles/broken unused equipments due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Insrtucted to detail clean floors along walls and in all corners throughout the prep area to remove spilled food debris and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lights in poor repair flickering on and off at rear 3-compartment sink area.instructed to repair and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found missing item (appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus) in spill kit. Instructed to provide . Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperature requirement during storage inside 2 door reach in cooler with an air temperature of 57.9f. Noted internal temperature of the following food items: milk at 53.9f/54.0f/53.9f/54.2f, cream cheese at 56.4f/56.9f/55.9f, cheese at 55.0f/55.4f. Cooked eggs at 55.8f/55.2f.whole white milk, half gal milk etc. Instructed manager tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Manager discarded the said food products. Total weight 350-lbs, total value $450.00 priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Found 2 door reach-in cooler with tcs foods not maintaining proper temperature (with an air temperature of 57.9f). Instructed manager all coolers with tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f. Instructed to repair. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up at 3 compartment sink from one compartment into another compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair priority violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of all coolers.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace cutting board with deep seams and stain on top of cooler infront prep area.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted sprayer at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install additional faucet to reach all 3 compartment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners under and around cooling equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling vent cover inside washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with incomplete proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create a employee health policy priority foundation violation 7-38=010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors at coving behind food prep area,hot chocolate machine and ice machine to dry storage area are dirty.instructed management to clean and maintain floors at this location. Core violation

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine not clean, must clean and maintain daily,

    • 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 floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/storage area especially underneath ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair and provide adequate lighting in rear prep/dish washing area,

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • 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: Front door not rodent proof, approx., 1/4 gap opening at bottom of door, instructed to repair and properly seal, serious citation: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine not clean, must clean and maintain daily,

    • 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 floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/storage area especially underneath ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair and provide adequate lighting in rear prep/dish washing area,

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair and provide adequate lighting (flickering light bulbs) in rear prep/dish washing area.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found food (ice) not properly protected during storage inside ice machine. Noted interior surfaces of ice machine behind front upper panel and plastic tubings with visible mold like substance (black slimy build-up) severe build-up likely to contaminate ice. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report posted on premises (07-11-2014). Instructed manager, an inspection summary report must be displayed and visible to customers at all times. Serious violation 7-42-010 (b)

    • 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 floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/storage area especially underneath ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair and provide adequate lighting (flickering light bulbs) in rear prep/dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed to properly store in a separate clean container to prevent contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No employee food handler training certificates on premise. Instructed to provide.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind ice machine missing grout, needs re-grouting, floor by ice machine, rear storage areas, and by hot water heater area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Hole on wall by ice machine, shall be repaired, sealed, missing ceiling tiles in prep area, shall be provided, peeling paint in bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Front counter by coffee dispensing unit had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, needs cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Display doughnut cabinet missing light shields, shall provide missing light shields.

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found outside garbage not covered and not maintained ,scattered food on the ground,serious violation ,citation issued,instructed to have their own dumpster,premises shares outside garbage with other tenants;before end of inspection employee covered the dumpster and clean the area

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No certified manager on site when potentailly hazardous food being prepared-(chicken sandwich,tuna sandwich ),instructed food certified person must be on site at all times; mr sapan shah arrived after 1 hour,certificate expired 5-21-2012,he showed photo copy of check paid to professional training company for food sanitation class ,05-16-12

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: As instructed on# 19 premises must have their own dumpster,clean and maintain,at present time premises shares outside garbage with other tenants

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine not clean must clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer must be provided in 2 prep coolers and 2d00r cooler

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Food display shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light bulb not shield on donut display. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulbs.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE-PIPES MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTERTOP BEHIND AND UNDER BAGEL OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED;BEHIND SMOOTHIE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

    • 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. FLOOR UNDER CABINETS, FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AT THE REAR SIDE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENTS ABOVE BAGEL OVEN UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN

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