RecordWell Data

Dunkin Donuts

547 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60661 · Cook County

37cited violations
1serious tier
15inspections
13tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1959403
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2024110
2022110
2021120
2020140
2019140
2018130
2016110
2015120
2014261
2013130
2012140
2011110
2010130

Inspections

  1. Apr 7, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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. Oct 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Thermometer placed in rear of coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part where it is to view.

  3. Apr 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      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. Apr 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

  5. Nov 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW BOY DRAWER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  6. Jun 5, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  7. Feb 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. Dec 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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. Dec 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  10. Nov 21, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  11. Sep 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      MUST LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. Nov 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN COUNTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. Nov 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      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. Nov 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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. Aug 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.