Pass

Dunkin Donuts

547 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Apr 7, 2026

Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on April 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 7, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed interior food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of stainless steel ice hopper in the front service counter area to be slightly soiled with dust debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize ice hopper and maintain all food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment free from visible soil.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed insect control device installed directly above single-service articles near the rear office area. Instructed to relocate insect control device such that it does not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or single-service articles and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer placed in rear of coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part where it is to view.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the prep area blackwith deep cuts. Instructed to re-place and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of minor cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure for hot water at front prep handsink. Instructed to correct.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee in food prep area without a hair restraint. Instructed to provide while in food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on the exterior of the ice bin with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the low boy drawer in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex toliet room located in the hallway. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior panel of ice machine in rear, instructed to maintain.

      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: Must repair torn refrigeration gaskets on prep cooler in rear. Repair missing handles on sliding doors on said prep cooler in the rear. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at 3-comp sink, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certified manager onsite during the inspection while tcs foods; milk, cream cheese, eggs, etcs., are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a manager onsite at all times when tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing door handles on 2-door true glass display cooler in rear prep area on west wall. Also observed loose fitting exterior black gasket on said cooler, as well. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed black stains on cutting board in front prep area. Instructed manager to deep clean and or replace. Maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed IDPH food handler requirements not met. Informed manager that all food handlers must have IDPH food handlers card within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet IDPH food handler requirements. Maintain at all times.

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light, grayish residue forming on the front of the ice machine drop plate. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the shelving racks above the three compartment sink, above the ovens and inside the refrigeration units. Remove dust and food accumulation. Detail clean underneath the cutting board at the large prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under the three compartment sink.

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hand washing facilities. No paper towels at the front exposed hand washing sink and no soap at the rear exposed hand washing sink. Management provided during the inspection. Critical citation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive dust in the ceiling vents above the rear dry food storage area. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leak at the nozzle of the the compartment sink. Must repair.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk sugar container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for the front ice bin. Prep cooler cutting board burnt and in poor repair. Must replace or re-surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Broken internal thermometer inside front dairy cooler. Must replace. Missing internal thermometer in glass door tall reach-in cooler. Must provide.

  11. 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: Clean counters in front prep area under, around and behind equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors and floor drains under, around and behind kitchen equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Two refrigeration units without thermometers (one door prep in front prep area and pepsi cooler next to sandwich making station); provide. Violation corrected during inspection.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and properly store stainless steel doughnut racks located between the rear refrigerator and the wall at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors at side prep area to remove food debris as well as keep floors dry at all times. Must detail clean floor drains throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shields at front service counter area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at exposed hand sink at the front service counter.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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 the loose coffee and debris under the front and rear counter floors.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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. Cutting board with deep/dark groove must be replaced; must re-seal caulking around the front handsink.

    • 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. Front floor drains/areas around these drains, floors behind ice machine need cleaning-due to food debris/dirt.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found a leaking pipe at water line of soap dispenser in 3-comp sink- must fix.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.