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DUNKIN DONUTS

5001-5005 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DUNKIN DONUTS has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 25, 2022. The most recent inspection, on August 28, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 20, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2026. 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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • Found TCS food held at improper temperature, Found 20 lbs of cooked eggs patties at 53.4f, 10 lbs of sausage patties at 58.3f, Instructed manager to hold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $70.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • Prep cooler air temp at 62.4f, instructed manager to keep all cooler temperature at 41f or lower, cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request. Priority violation 7-38-005.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Inaccurate prep cooler thermometer, thermometer placed at rear of cooler unable to read. Instructed to provide accurate thermometer in warmest part and easy-to-read location.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Ice maker interior surface not clean, noted a gray film on upper interior surface, instructed to clean and maintain.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • No covered receptacle in woman's restroom, instructed to provide.
  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED VARIOUS MILKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED UNDER EXPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMALTEY 3 HALF QUARTS OF THE FOLLOWING OPENENED MILK (COFFEE MILK, ALMONS AND OAT) RANGING BETWEEN 52F-56F. ALL SAID MILK WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOOD @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS CONTAINING DAIRY AND FOOD ITEMS (EGGS, SAUSAGES) THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME (SUGAR).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT SURFACES WHERE DONUT DISPLAY IS LOCATED AND FOOD PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THROUGH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  4. License

    0 infractions

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