Dunkin Donuts

8753 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 31 inspections at Dunkin Donuts, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 8, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ,MENU BOARD AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/29/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2569982 1/20/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#47- 4-501.11 : OBSERVED DAMAGED GLASS LID ON ICE CREAM DISPLAY UNIT MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS,OVEN TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM DISPLAY UNITS.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR & FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA,LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED CEILING OVER DONUT DISPLAY UNITS AND DRIVE-THRU.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.#55- 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS BEHIND MENU BOARD AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.#55- 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND COUNTERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Jan 20, 2023
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GLASS LID ON ICE CREAM DISPLAY UNIT MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS,OVEN TABLE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM DISPLAY UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN CUSTOMERS UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA & FRONT 3- COMP SINK,WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR & FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA,LOOSE FLOORING IN WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED CEILING OVER DONUT DISPLY UNITS AND DRIVE-THRU.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS BEHIND MENU BOARD AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND COUNTERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Oct 7, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON WALK IN COOLER NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE REPAIRED. OBSERVED SECONDARY THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN PREP COOLERS AND ON WALK IN COOLER TORN/ DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT FOOD PREP WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET A FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 25, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 14, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP WHITE PANEL TO ICE MACHINE STAINED PINK FROM PREVIOUS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANEL.
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Oct 8, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WHITE PANEL DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. VIOLATION WAS ALSO NOTED IN 2019 INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2312790 ON 9/24/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (57) 2-102.13 - OBSERVED SOME NEWER EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION, NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PRESENTED. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING WITH VALID CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF REAR 3-COMP SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Sep 24, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(E) OBSERVED THE DIGITAL FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE NOT POWERING ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BATTERY OR REPLACE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WITH AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE UNDER THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME NEWER FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 30, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS THE DOORS OF BOTH PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (UNDER THE HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE AND BY THE ICE CREAM COUNTER); MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT BOTH COOLER DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB.
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Jan 19, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS THE DOORS OF BOTH PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (UNDER THE HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE AND BY THE ICE CREAM COUNTER); MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT BOTH COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB.
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Sep 28, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALLS NOT CLEAN AT MOP SINK AREA OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAUSAGE ,EGGS,AND HAM,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Mar 8, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CABINET INTERIOR SHEVLING DIRTY, COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATION AND TABLES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE AREA, FRONT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Oct 9, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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May 13, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED PREP SANDWICH STATION TABLE NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FROM UNIT, REPLACE OR REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS AROUND DOORS AND REPAIR UNIT SO THAT AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW CAN BE MAINTAINED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. WALKIN COOLER ALSO FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.6F, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FROM THIS UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON THIS UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: HAM-47.9F, 45.4F, 48.8F, EGGS-45.5F, 44.8F, 48.9F, MILK-44.9F, 45.6F, 45.4F, CREAM-45.5F, 46.1F, SMOKED SAUSAGE-46.7F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, ALL STORAGE & DISPLAY SHELVES, DIPPER WELLS, ALL SINKS, ALL COUNTERS, REFRIGERATED SANDWICH STATION TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM COILS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR JUNCTURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG EAST WALL. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(TRASH, FOOD,DEBRIS, DIRT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUSTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(SPILLS AND DIRT).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY CONNECTION AT BOTTOM PIPING OF DIP WELL NEAR NORTH WALL.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER.ALSO THERMOMETER IN ICECREAM TOPPING REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 9, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON FRONT COOLER BEHIND COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXTENTION PIPE ON DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST INSTALL.NO PLUMBING ABOVE COOLATTA MACHINE.MUST INSTALL PLUMBING,HOT AND COLD RUNNUNG WATER ABOVE MACHINE.
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May 29, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ON FRONT COOLER BEHIND COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.ALSO NO COVER FOR DONUT RACKS PROVIDE TO PROPERLY PROTECT DONUTS FROM CONTAMINATION OF INSECTS,DUST ETC.MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXTENTION PIPE ON DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST INSTALL.NO PLUMBING ABOVE COOLATTA MACHINE.MUST INSTALL PLUMBING,HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MACHINE.
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Aug 4, 2011
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.NEED TO CLEAN DONUT STORAGE RACKS
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT DIPPER WELL FLOOR DRAIN ALSO REAR COFFEE MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND REAR COFFEE MACHINE BEANS ON FLOOR. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE REAR STORAGE MUST REPLACE
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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.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR ABOVE 3 COMP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SHIELD
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Apr 11, 2011
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 AND SANITIZE SYRUP NOZZELS, DONUT RACKS,AND CLEAN TRAY CART.
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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 REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE WATER STANDING REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL BEHIND OVEN
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE OFFICE DOOR REAR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR LEAKS FRONT 3 COMP AND EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Feb 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED SYRUP NOZZLES,AND DONUTS RACKS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO TRAY CART.
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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 REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE OVENS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN ABOVE RESTROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.NOZZEL LEAKING FROM THE 3 COMP. SINK AND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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May 24, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BY THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN FAN COVER IN SAME COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WARPED/DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOORS-REMOVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS IN REAR, ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE PEELING PAPER IN FRONT PREP AREA BY BASKIN ROBBIN'S REACH-IN ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Mar 4, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NONE AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S/WOMEN WASHROOM (TEMPS. RANGE FROM 35.0-36.1) INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AND PROVIDE/MAINTAIN HOT WATER PER CITY CODE TO SINKS. CIT. # 60261-17
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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. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BY THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN FAN COVER IN SAME COOLER.
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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. MUST REPAIR WARPED/DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER-MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOORS-REMOVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS IN REAR, ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE PEELING PAPER IN FRONT PREP AREA BY BASKIN ROBBIN'S REACH-IN ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Feb 5, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. THIS VIOLATION HAS BEEN WRITTEN JUNE, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER OF 2009. CIT. #60259-15
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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 28, 2025. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 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 around two times per year on average.