Dunkin Donuts
5201 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 18, 2025
Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on December 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
December 18, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of turkey (45.9f) and pork (44.5f-46.7f) sausage inside of a prep cooler. Manager discarded approximately 8lbs at $45 worth of product. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed the entire previous summary report not posted on site from 09/06/2022, report #2563219. Only the date of the summary report was visible due to license and certificates covering the remainder of the summary report. New summary report given and the enitre summary report posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b), citation issued
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general Show violations
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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 to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hot water at the handwashing sink located in the unisex washroom. Water is at 71.0 f. Must provide hot water with a minimum temperature of 100 f and maximum of 120 f at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Management adjusted sink and water is now at 100f.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the whipped cream cooler. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted milk crates being used as shelving inside the walk-in freezer and in the prep area. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted a plastic glove tied around the three compartment sink faucet base. Must remove plastic from faucet and repair so that water no longer sprays everywhere when running.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found heavy ice build up inside the walk-in freezer. Instructed management to remove all ice build up, clean, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (waste can with lid) inside unisex washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dirt and dust build up on the wall and floor behind the ice machine. Instructed management to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted a burned out light bulb inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace bulb and provide adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must properly labeled food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
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: Observed ice scoops stored inside front ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles in front sitting area. Must repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris inside light shields covers above ice machine in the rear of premises. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certifeid food service manager on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served such as egg & cheese sandwiches,turkey sausages etc. Instructed above that certified food servcie manager has to be present at all times tcs foods area being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed small amounts of black/brown, slimy mold like substances on plastic shield in lower and upper parts of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive staining on cutting board attached to prep cooler. Must resurface or replace cutting board. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at hand sink in rear of prep. Must provide adequate water pressure.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-203.11(a): must install handwash sink directly adjacent to the 3 comp sink. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: must seal floor by the wall base under the 3 comp sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12(a): must detail clean inside ventilation hood by the prep cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 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: Improper hygienic practices. Food handler failed to wash, clean and sanitize hands before putting on single-use gloves. Observed food handler start work shift and immediately put on single use gloves and began to handle food items, cream cheese. Informed manager that proper hand-washing is required before staring tasks, such as putting on single-use gloves. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-010 (a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food container, next to 3 compartment sink with no label. Instructed manager to provide.
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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: Observed floor drain covers in poor repair, in the following areas: -directly in front of walk-in cooler and -in customer restroom. Instructed manager to provide and/or repair.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 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: Observed the rear cutting board not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.
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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: Observed rear light shield not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates/no proof of enrollment, instructed to provide.
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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: Found floors not clean under and behind equipment. Must clean and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found clutter stored on shelving units. Clothes etc.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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: Must clean food debri from counter tops,shelving units,interior panel of ice machine.
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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: Must clean food debri from floor along wall bases throughout.
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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: Must repair or replace damaged exterior trim of walk in cooler,thresholds at front and rear doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- comp sink.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 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 on site with all necessary documents thats needed inside log book, business license, chemicals used, map, etc., must rodent proof the drive thru window, must be sealed and tightly fitted, serious citation issued: 7-38-020
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: During time of inspection, no running hot water, water did not recover until after about thirty minutes, must invest in a bigger hot water tank and hot water must be consistent throughout the day, critical citation issued: 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Source of cross contamination, interior of ice machine, top area of machine and interior panels, appears to have black slimy substance build-up, ice machine not clean, instructed to discontinue use, and use pre package ice, until machine is clean, machine tagged, instructed to fax a letter to cdph once machine is properly clean and sanitize, along with receipts from company who cleaned machine, fax #312746-4240, serious citation issued: 7-38-005 (a)
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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 on site with all necessary documents thats needed inside log book, business license, chemicals used, map, etc., must rodent proof the drive thru window, must be sealed and tightly fitted, serious citation issued: 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No food certified manager on duty with a city of chicago sanitation certificate, while potentially hazardous foods are cooked and served, at this time of inspection, instructed to enroll in a class and a certified manager must be on duty at all times foods are cooked and prepared, certificate given was a xerox copy, that had void on it, must have a original copy of certificate posted and available at all times, serious citation issued: 7-38-012
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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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: Light and ventilation ocvers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR OFFICE.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.