Dunkin Donuts

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 23, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 large flies on premises. Instructed person in charge to abate fly activity with assistance from licensed pest control technician and sanitize all surfaces. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Oct 15, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of training for food handlers on duty. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Aug 21, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food (milk) stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in food containers uncovered in the prep area near the frontline. Instructed to provide to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed in-use utensils stored directly inside the containers with food items. Instructed to store properly between usage.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of training for food handlers on duty. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Aug 14, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice bin machine located near the walk-in cooler/freezer with a build-up of black and pink slime substance. Ice is used for human consumption. Also black slime at exterior of unit between ice bin and top part of the unit. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food (milk) stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units. Observed food items stored in food containers uncovered in the prep area near the frontline. Instructed to provide to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored directly inside the containers with food items. Instructed to store properly between usage.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken lid(s). Instructed to replace to ensure tight fitting lid(s). Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing, handling and serving time temperature control for safety (tcs) foods without original city of chicago food service sanitation manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for food handlers on duty. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Apr 21, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Mar 22, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper temperatures in the front prep cold holding units, milk at 59.1f, almond milk 59.1f, and sausage 50.1f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 20lbs at $100. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 59.1f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hose leaking at utility sink in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Sep 27, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container of sugar not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk sugar container lid cracked and damaged. Instructed manager to replace lid and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop handle up to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washrooms. Intructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed coffee spills on floor near rear door. Instructed manager to clean floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 25, 2018 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the restrooms ventilation not working at this time,instructed to repair.