Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
95
Score
Dunkin Donuts appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. On Oct 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTECAN WITH A LID) IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.
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Dec 6, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MOPSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT/REAR)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN AND PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 16, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS MILK AND BREAKFAST SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER SHEILA CEBRERO ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:35AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 17, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. HAM 51.4F, VEGAN SAUSAGE 54.3, AND CHEESE 53.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 55F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPALCE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO HAVE FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILETS UNABLE TO CONVEY SEWAGE AND WASTE TO POINT OF DISPOSAL. OBSERVED ONE TOILET HANDLE BROKEN AND NOT FLUSHING AND ONE TOILET FULL AND UNABLE TO FLUSH. FACILITY REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MENS CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST WORK.
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May 23, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON FAN INSIDE 1-DOOR DESSERT TOPPINGS COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DISH WASH AREA HAND WASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SAID HAND WASH BOWL TO WALL AND KEEP WATER TURNED ON.
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90
May 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 GARBAGE FULL GARBAGE BAGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FULL GARBAGE BAGS MUST BE DISCARDED IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS DAILY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON FAN INSIDE 1-DOOR DESSERT TOPPINGS COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DISH WASH AREA HAND WASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SAID HAND WASH BOWL TO WALL AND KEEP WATER TURNED ON.
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Jan 28, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE ICE CREAM SOFT SERVE MACHINE NOT IN WORKING ORDER AND NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MACHINE IS BROKEN. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT REMOVE TAG OR USE MACHINE UNTILCDPH INSPECTS UNIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING/SITTING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE WIYHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF (NEW AND EXISTING EMPLOYEES) WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 16, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE SMELLY ODORS IN MENS BATHROOM,
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May 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE SMELLY ODORS IN MENS BATHROOM,
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. MANAGER HAVE A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FROM REPORT #1098460 DATED 7/23/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BAGS OF ICE ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE SHELVINGS. .
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE DONUT CASE AND INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Aug 9, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA; ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Jul 23, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS AND MOP SINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA; ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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90
May 12, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR HANDSINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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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 Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.
Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.
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