Dunkin Donuts
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dunkin Donuts eight times, with records going back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. EMPLOYEES PUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE INSIDE DUMPSTER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS SANDWICHES, COFFEE, AND DOUGHNUTS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Dec 17, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A): OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED ONE LARGE AND FEW SMALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (SUGAR ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED MILK AND COLD COFFEE ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WITH WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND A WALK-IN COOLER.
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May 19, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 15, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST COVER LID OF RECEPTACLE IN LADIES WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES..
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 15, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, CHICKEN 55.1F, TURKEY 54.7F, EGGS 49.8F, TURKEY SAUSAGE 49.2F, HAM 48F, PORK SAUSAGE 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 25LBS AND $100. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ICE BINS, PREP COOLERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES AND COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 35 LARGE FLIES IN WINDOWS OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA, PREP, AND REAR OF PREMISES ON BOXES, SERVICE COUNTER, AND STORAGE RACKS. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Mar 4, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR.
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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 Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three 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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dunkin Donuts means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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