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DUNKIN DONUTS

1659 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DUNKIN DONUTS has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 7, 2014. The most recent inspection, on January 11, 2024, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 11, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2023. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on December 21, 2023. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on December 21, 2018. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 11 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on January 4, 2024. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENTS.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DONUT DISPLAY AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE-INCH GAP IN BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR THE INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR MEET REQUIREMENTS.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK SAUSAGE, EGGS, CREAM CHEESE, AND CHEESE ) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57F - 61 F LOCATED IN THE TOP PORTION OF REACH IN PREP/SERVICE COOLER. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED THE TOP PORTION OF REACH IN THE PREP/SERVICE COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 61F AT THE INSPECTION. REACH-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH-IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND TOILET CONTINUOUSLY FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND CLUTTER TABLES AND CHAIRS LOCATED IN TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE MACHINES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP/SERVING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  5. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
      • 2-301.14 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER APPLY DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE APPLYING DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE FOODS AND ALWAYS FOLLOWING PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  6. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO RESTROOM DOOR HANDLE(MISSING),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR FREEZER AND 2-DOOR, ALL COUNTER SURFACES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS MENTIONED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AROUND COFFEE MACHINE, HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSER, HOT-HOLDING UNITS AND PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE RESTROOM.
  8. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR FREEZER AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL COUNTER SURFACES AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND AT REAR UNDER SHELVING AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALL ON SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF SPLASHES/STAINS.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 10 ON THE WALL AND AROUND THE TV'S ABOVE THE DONUT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES AND DRIP TRAYS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ON BACK WALL NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA.
  12. License

    0 infractions

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