Pass

Dunkin Donuts

1316 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of May 18, 2026

Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

May 18, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) nozzles on creamer and sugar dispensors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

    Inspector’s note: 5-402.12 floor drain and grease trap in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 52)

    Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floors throughout in need of cleaning to reove all food spills and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 no coc certfied food manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Eggs, dairy, sausage, etc.). Instructed to have both on-site (original certificate posted in plain viewing of the establishment's customers) at all times of operation. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Instructed to have and maintain policy for all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Nozzles on creamer and sugar dispensors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain and grease trap in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to reove all food spills and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 11-20-25 rep#2627439 5-205.15 the water stays on when turned off at the faucet on the 3-component sink. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing. Instructed to correct and maintain in good repair. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 no coc certfied food manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Eggs, dairy, sausage, etc.). Instructed to have both on-site (original certificate posted in plain viewing of the establishment's customers) at all times of operation. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 pic has no coc certified food manager's certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid coc certified food manager certificate on site. Priority foundation citation combined with violation #2 (see below)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.17 no cover for the front ice bin. Instructed to provide and maintain a cover for the ice machine.

      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: 5-205.15 the water stays on when turned off at the faucet on the 3-component sink. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

      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: 2-101.11 no coc certfied food manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Eggs, dairy, sausage, etc.). Instructed to have both on-site (original certificate posted in plain viewing of the establishment's customers) at all times of operation. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic has no coc certified food manager's certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid coc certified food's manager certificate on site. Priority foundation citation combined with violation #2 (see below)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Poor hygienic practices: a food handler handling food, removed gloves, and put on another set without properly washing her hands. Instructed to properly wash hands when multi-tasking, before/after glove use, touching body, etc. Priority 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 20 small live flies and 2 large flies in the toilet room, front and rear prep area. Instructed to eliminate all flies, clean/sanitize the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No cover for the front ice bin. Instructed to provide and maintain a cover for the ice machine.

      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: The water stays on when turned off at the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

      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 coc certfied food manager certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Eggs, dairy, sausage, etc.). Instructed to have both on site (original certificate posted in plain viewing of the establishment's customers) at all times of operation. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) found a small amount of black mold-like substance on the food contact surface of the top interior of the ice machine behind the panel. Instructed manager to clen sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found a small amount of black mold-like substance on the food contact surface of the top interior of the ice machine behind the panel. Instructed manager to clen sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found water profusely leaking at 3 compartment sink middle basin and drain pipe. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no lid for the commercial outdoor garbage receptacle. Outside receptacles must be closed and tight-fitting at all times. Instructed manager to move overflowing garbage to empty receptacles. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued - cos

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  6. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must be on site and have an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted at all times. Citation written under violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (milk, eggs) are being handled prepared and served to the public. Instructed to always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity. Observed about 20 live small flies on the walls and ceilings in various areas of the rear food prep area and the customer dining area. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitized affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no proof of food handler training. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic has no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate as required.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food service manager on site/duty at time of inspection as required while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as breakfast sandwiches. Instructed manager that a city certified manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and/or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager certificate on site at time of inspection. A city of chicago food service manager and original certificate shall be on premises at all times tcs foods are being prepared and/or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge at this time. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • 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 premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for cleaning up vomit, and diarrhea events, nor necessary items needed for clean up. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

      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: Observed the interior of the oven not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize before using.

      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: Observed patches of ice on the walk-in freezer floor, instructed to remove the excesive ice.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago manager sanitation certificate on premises nor posted at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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