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Dunkin Donuts

7119 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Dunkin Donuts stretching back to 2021. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL SIGN,ON UPPER WALLS,CEILINGS,LIGHT FIXTURES,UNDERSIDES OF COUNTER TOPS AND INSIDE AND CRAWLING ON EXCESSIVE DIRTY BUILD UP OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN ,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
90
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AT 73.4F MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT 100.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-30(C)(CITATION ISSUED)HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM @102.3F AT 12:40 P.M.(COS)
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SHAKER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOME FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF OVEN AND BREAD CART.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jan 20, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
90
Jan 14, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WEST PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REQUIRED MASK SIGNAGE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK SIGNAGE INSIDE PREMISES INFORMING CUSTOMERS MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOORS REGARDLESS OF VACCINTATION STATUS.
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74
Apr 20, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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