Dunkin Donuts

1550 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dunkin Donuts has been inspected five times since 2020. Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dunkin Donuts' 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Complaint

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, sausage...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation violation 7-38-012.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Outside garbage dumpsters are wide open, excessive amount of trash and food debris all around dumpsters, Instructed manager to clean and maintain garbage area and keep dumpsters covered. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Ice scoop placed inside ice bin, instructed to keep off ice cubes.

Apr 24, 2025

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR FILLED OVER THE RIM OF THE WASTE CONTAINER WHILE STORING FOOD WASTE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES THAT ARE FULL OR CONTAIN FOOD WASTE, OR RELOCATE TO OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 23, 2021

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DONUT RACK ROLLING CART FROM TOILET ROOM AND STORE PROPERLY.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER AND DRY FRUIT COOLER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER COUNTERS AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 8, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Jan 7, 2020

License

1 major violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunkin Donuts on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dunkin Donuts?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two 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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