Dunkin Donuts
800 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant ZIP 60651 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 20, 2025
Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on August 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 20, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general-
CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed possible contaminated food items at the time of the inspection. Found small flies (4-5) on donuts on display for sale. Immediately had employee discard of 18 lbs at $55 worth of product. Instructed to cover all ready-to-eat items with parchment paper. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on site. Found a dead roach and big fly on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Also, found dead roaches on the floors near the dry storage areas near the toilet room. Instructed to remove dead insects and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed a speed rack with bagels and crossiants near the walk-in cooler not covered. Instructed to cover/ protect food items.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 a damaged rubber gasket on the cooler under the coffee prep area in the front. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: 2-401.11 observed employees bottled water without the tops on the counter in the food prep/front line area and employees bottled water stored inside the cooler unit in the food prep/front line area. Intructed to designate a place to store personal belongings/beverages/drinks.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) observed labels no/missing on food items containing what appears to be frosting and chocolate. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 observed improper storage of wiping cloths on the counter in the prep area. Instructed to store properly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of ice on the floor in the walk in cooler. 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: 6-501.114 observed old unnecessary equipment and clutter at the rear storage area near the utility sink area. Instructed to remove old equipment and clean/maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dirty vent at ceiling in the employee washroom area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees bottled water without the tops on the counter in the food prep/front line area and employees bottled water stored inside the cooler unit in the food prep/front line area. Intructed to designate a place to store personal belongings/beverages/drinks.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no working/oberable metal stem thermometer on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of two cooler units to monitor the ambiant temperature of equipment in the front food prep/serving area. Instructed to provide for all refrigeration units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed labels no/missing on food items containing what appears to be frosting and chocolate. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloths on the counter in the prep area. Instructed to store properly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of ice on the floor in the walk in cooler. 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: Observed old unnecessary equipment and clutter at the rear storage area near the utility sink area. Instructed to remove old equipment and clean/maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty vent at ceiling in the employee washroom area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed live roach activity in mulitple areas in the front food service area approx 5-10 live roaches under the shelving area where the espresso machine is located upper rear right corner behind the lower reach in cooling unit and inside of the wall covering along the side of the wall of the swing door where employees enter, must treat and repair. Approx 8-10 live roaches between the hand sink and the coffee station on the rear wall across from the main coffee serving line. Observed 3 small roaches crawling on the floor of the same area and another 2 live roaches crawling in the rear food prep area on counter next to the large double door oven. Instructed to contact pest control and have full service with service log sheet at return inspection. Priortiy violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 a build up of dirt, dust and other build up of the green shelving units in the rear storage area next to walk in cooling unit. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
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: Observed the shelving in the front service area under the counters as well as the tops under all equipment with a build up of dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.
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: Observed the inside of the walk in cooler and freezer with a build up of dirt, debris and spillage inside on the floors as well as dust build up on the fan vents. Instructed to clean and maintain areas.
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: Observed build up of dirt, dust and debris on floors throughout facility in the rear under shelving along the walls, under the counter and three compartment sink, in the front food service area under and around all equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing pest and or insect harboring.
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 unused coffee machine in the rear near the exit door. Instructed to remove as a means of preventing space for pest and or insect harboring.
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 hole in wall covering located at the front food service area where the lower reach in cooler is located just at the employee entrance swing door. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 spill on floor near rear exit door, ice build up on floor of walk in freezer and debris around area near 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty muffin pans in the rear storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed pastry not cover in the rear storage area. Instructed manager to cover to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean all counter tops, prep tables and storage racks and shelving to remove spills and debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to detail clean the garbage containers inside premises to prevent breeding place for pest.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning underneath shelving, along the wall base and in corners to remove debris. Also clean the floors inside the walk in cooler to remove debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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 management to create an mployee 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: : observed no clean up policy and clean up kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy/kit. Priority foundation violation-7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Could not locate back flow devices at coffee or ice machine.instructed management to install or locate back flow devices and show them by next inspection. Core violation
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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 management to create an mployee 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: : observed no clean up policy and clean up kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy/kit. Priority foundation violation-7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: : could not locate back flow devices at coffee or ice machine.instructed management to install or locate back flow devices and show them by next inspection. Core violation
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical2 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 management to create an mployee 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy and clean up kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy/kit. Priority foundation violation-7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed food at inadequate cold temperatures they are eggs 56 f,sausage 56 f,bacon 56 f,ham 56 f and cream cheese 56 f.total amount of food voluntarily destroyed was 43 lbs at $200.00 was priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed service prep cooler holding food at 56 f.food were eggs, sausage,bacon and cream cheese.tagged cooler. Priority violation-7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Could not locate back flow devices at coffee or ice machine.instructed management to install or locate back flow devices and show them by next inspection. Core violation
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light in walk in cooler burnt out. Instructed management to replace burnt out light. Core
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 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 front donut case,tray cart not clean, instructed to clean.
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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 standing water on the floor under the 3 comp. Sink, instructed to remove.
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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 the rear light shield not clean, instructed to clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed hose connected to rear mop sink no back flow device, instructed to remove hose, until back flow device is attached first.(photo of back flow device given at this time. Also repair leaks lower pipe of the 3 comp sink, compartments 1, and 2, instructed to repair.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at espresso coffee machine. Found small leak at espresso coffee machine waterline.
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