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DUNKIN DONUTS

547 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DUNKIN DONUTS has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 5, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 7, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 15 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 7, 2026. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2020. 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 once on April 7, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 September 19, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

15 inspections

  1. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF STAINLESS STEEL ICE HOPPER IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO BE SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE HOPPER AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE FROM VISIBLE SOIL.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES NEAR THE REAR OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Thermometer placed in rear of coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part where it is to view.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA BLACKWITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW BOY DRAWER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; MILK, CREAM CHEESE, EGGS, ETCS., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN REAR. REPAIR MISSING HANDLES ON SLIDING DOORS ON SAID PREP COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed missing door handles on 2-door true glass display cooler in rear prep area on west wall. Also observed loose fitting exterior black gasket on said cooler, as well. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed black stains on cutting board in front prep area. Instructed manager to deep clean and or replace. Maintain at all times.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Observed IDPH food handler requirements not met. Informed manager that all food handlers must have IDPH food handlers card within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet IDPH food handler requirements. Maintain at all times.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED LIGHT, GRAYISH RESIDUE FORMING ON THE FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOVE THE OVENS AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE DUST AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. DETAIL CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE LARGE PREP COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  10. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND NO SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
  11. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN. PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD BURNT AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN COUNTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS (ONE DOOR PREP IN FRONT PREP AREA AND PEPSI COOLER NEXT TO SANDWICH MAKING STATION); PROVIDE. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE STAINLESS STEEL DOUGHNUT RACKS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR AND THE WALL AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT SIDE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the loose coffee and debris under the front and rear counter floors.
  15. Canvass

    3 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. Cutting board with deep/dark groove must be replaced; must re-seal caulking around the front handsink.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Front floor drains/areas around these drains, floors behind ice machine need cleaning-due to food debris/dirt.
    • 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. Found a leaking pipe at water line of soap dispenser in 3-comp sink- must fix.

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