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DUNKIN DONUTS

27 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DUNKIN DONUTS has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 14, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 21, 2025, found no infractions.

5 of 20 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 25, 2022. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2017. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2021. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 once on September 24, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 16 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on July 25, 2022. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

20 inspections

  1. Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS WERE PREPARED/SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL NEAR MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED SUCH AS EGGS. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL NEAR MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • No thermometer provided in front prep cooler, instructed to install.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • Ice bucket stored too close to 3-comp sink, instructed to keep away.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • leaky pipe under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair pluming and maintain.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS; EGGS, MILK, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND OFFENSIVE ODOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VENTILATION SYSTEM OR FLOOR DRAIN SERVICED TO AVOID ODOR, AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SPILLS AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COUNTER SURFACES IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA WITHOUT A PREP SINK FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF LIQUIDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204-112. BROKEN REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11, STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, DUMPSTERS WITH GARBAGE OVER FLOWING AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND KEEP LID TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN DUMPSTER GROUND AND KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMEND ORDERING ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS OR ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UP TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATON 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED, SERVED AND PREPARED FOR THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in rear kitchen areas, under exposed hand sink, mop sink area, and employee bathroom, need re-grouting. Floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls that had gaps by mop sink, and loose cove molding tiles in rear kitchen by mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
  12. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
  13. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 LIVE FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE REAR PREP AREA, IN THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSSUED 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE ICE BIN.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( EGGS, CHICKEN..)INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERUIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE FOR DONUTS DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • DURING INPSECTION FILLED MIDDLE NCOMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK WITH WATER. LET THE WATER DRAIN AND IT BACKFLOWED AND SPILLED OVER ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. PLUMBER WAS CALLED AT 1249PM.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 100PM CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. PLUMBER CLEANED OUT THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOW DRAINING PROPERLY WITHOUT ANY BACKFLOW. CORRECTED AT 200PM ON 11/19/2013.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE PRIOR TO 11/26/2013
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • DURING INSPECTION THERE IS WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT OR POSTED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PRESENT AND POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED OR COOKED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1250PM GUL BANO.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTEIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.
  17. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  18. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, CHEESE, HAM,ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED THAT WAS WRITTEN ON REPORT #634963 DATED 10-14-11: 36/1- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR DONUTS DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE STAND UP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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 SHIELDS FOR DONUTS DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  20. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CRACKED ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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