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DUNKIN DONUTS

3256 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DUNKIN DONUTS has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 18, 2019. The most recent inspection, on April 1, 2024, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 April 12, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 once on September 1, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 November 7, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 10 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 3, 2023. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 once on September 1, 2021. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

9 inspections

  1. Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND HANDWASHING SINK NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR AND LOWER HALF OF THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE REAR, AND THE DONUT STORAGE CASES LOCATED IN THE FRONT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  5. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR AND LOWER HALF OF THE OVEN LOCATED IN THE REAR, AND THE DONUT STORAGE CASES LOCATED IN THE FRONT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • 5-402.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER CONVEYING OF SEWAGE WHEN THE URINAL IS FLUSHED IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND NEVER ALLOW SEWAGE TO CONVEY IMPROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
  6. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 3/4 GAP UNDER REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE DUE TO THE MISSING TILE ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE SEAL AROUND HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE COMING APART. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ITEMS (PAPER, PLASTIC) ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE WORKING STATIONS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECTS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED HOOD UNIT IN REAR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF BROWN RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE WOMENS RESTROOM TRASH CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE BUILDING OUTSIDE AND INSIDE REAR STORAGE AREA WALLS NOT REPAIRED(TEMPORARY WALLS IN PLACE TO KEEP RODENTS OUT), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THESE WALLS.
  8. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • PREMISES HAS NO HOT WATER DUE TO ACCIDENT WHERE A CAR STRUCK THE GAS LINE, PREMISES NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES MUST REMAIN CLOSED TIL CDPH RETURNS FOR INSPECTION WHEN THE GAS COMPANY RETURNS TO REPLACE THE METER AND RESTORES THE GAS SERVICE TO THE BUSINESS.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • PREMISES HAS NO HOT WATER DUE TO GAS METER WAS STRUCK BY A CAR, PREMISES NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST REMAIN CLOSED TIL CDPH RETURNS FOR INSPECTION AFTER THE GAS COMPANY PROVIDES NEW GAS METER AND RESTORES GAS SERVICE TO BUSINESS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVER ON THE WOMENS RESTROOM TRASH CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  9. License

    0 infractions

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