Dunkin Donuts

1745 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 50F, CHICKEN WRAP 47F, EGGS 44F, MILK 50.3F/51F, GUACAMOLE (INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED) 48.3F, LIGHT CREAM 51.9F, HAMD AND CHEESE SANDWICHES 50.4F, EGG/OMELETBITES 51F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 118 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $750.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NOTED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.MANAGER PRESENTED A PHOTO COPY OF CITY FOOD CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING OVEN AND NOT SHIELDED .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.

Sep 1, 2021

License

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: FOUND NO TRASH CAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

Dec 11, 2020

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DISPENSING SOAP FOR HAND WASHINGS. REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DISPENSER. MANAGER BOUGHT BOTTLE SOAP FROM LOCAL STORE AND PROVIDED AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR FROM ICE BIN DISPENSER UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AT FRONT PREP AREA. A DRAIN HOSE IS REQUIRED TO BE ADDED AT MENTIONED UNIT.HOSE MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAINS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,REPAIR CAUSE.

Sep 27, 2018

License

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dunkin Donuts.

Has Dunkin Donuts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunkin Donuts have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Dunkin Donuts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dunkin Donuts is inspected about once every two years on average.

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