Dunkin'

1201 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Dunkin' appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dunkin''s 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 81.5F/82F/81.5F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 83.4F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 82.1F, BATHROOM 83.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF ANIMALS (DOGS) BROUGHT INSIDE THE PREMISE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THAT ARE NOT SERVICE DOGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT UNLESS WITH PROOF THAT THE ANIMAL IS A SERVICE DOG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Apr 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2608947 WITH THE CORRECT BY DATE OF 3/11/2025 THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION #38 6-202.15 OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF REAR RIGHT EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. VIOLATION #47 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT(RIGHT SIDE) AND RIGHT(LEFT SIDE) DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE COFFEE STATION AREA UNDER THE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE TWO FRONT HAND WASHING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS AT BOTH STATIONS.
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82
Dec 11, 2024
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS. OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF REAR RIGHT EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON LEFT(RIGHT SIDE) AND RIGHT(LEFT SIDE) DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF LARGE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin' last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin' on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin'?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin'.

Has Dunkin''s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin' have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dunkin' means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.