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DUNKIN DONUTS

303 E WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DUNKIN DONUTS has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 7, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 8, 2024, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 14 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Protecting food from contamination and Chemicals and toxic substances.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 January 25, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on February 8, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on September 28, 2018. For example: TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 17 times across 11 separate inspections, most recently on October 8, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 25, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Inaccurate thermometer in prep cooler at front service line, instructed to obtain.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Employees personal foods stored next to customer's food in rear cooler. instructed to separate.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • PAPER CUPS USED AS A BULK FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED ICE TRAY LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH THE LID OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID CLOSE IN BETWEEN USES TO AVOID CONTAMINATING THE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
  5. 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.
    • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
      • 7-209.11, EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112 (B) NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep area that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor by 3 compartment sink are needs re-grouting.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (SAUSAGE, EGGS AND MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
  8. Short Form Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO NO VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED. (EGGS,SAUSAGE) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE MACHINE LID COVER DOOR WITH A PERMANENT DOOR. DURING INSPECTION FOUND A PIECE OF CARD BOARD WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND IN BEING USED AS AN ICE MACHINE LICE COVER DOOR. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST RECAULK THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AROUND THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS AT THE FRONT BAGEL AND DOUGHNUT DISPLAY CASES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT BOTH RESTROOM HAND SINKS SO AS TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
  9. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN ICE MACHINE LID COVER DOOR WITH A PERMANENT DOOR. DURING INSPECTION FOUND A PIECE OF CARD BOARD WITH DUCT TAPE AROUND IN BEING USED AS AN ICE MACHINE LICE COVER DOOR. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST RECAULK THE BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AROUND THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS AT THE FRONT BAGEL AND DOUGHNUT DISPLAY CASES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT BOTH RESTROOM HAND SINKS SO AS TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ICE MAKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTY SCREWS INSIDE, INSSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CONDENSATION DRIPPING INSIDE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAY BUILD-UP.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS ABOVE THE FLAVORED LATTE MACHINE TO REMOV4 SPLASHES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT THE DONUT DISPLAY CASES.
  12. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,SUCH AS HOT SANDWICHES AND MILK DRINKS. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOOSE CAULKING HANGING FROM INSIDE OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRAIN PIPE AT COFFEE STATION IN POOR REPAIR, ISSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY

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