Dunkin Donuts
225 S CANAL ST, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2256574
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 21, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 49F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 2 GALLONS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 15, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP, REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER/UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND OVEN STORED IN THE REAR AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 2, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BROWN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 23, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BROWN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, OAT MILK AND ALMOND MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53F - 57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX 7 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DONUT STORAGE AREA. NOTED TWO FLIES ON DONUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID DONUTS. RECCOMNDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOODHANDLERS PREPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTI HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED (BROWN) WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CEILING VENT AND TILES OVER DONUT STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINATIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
SPOONS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DRY CONTAINER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FAN COVERS AND WIRE SHELVES WITH HEAVY DUST BUIL-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITHOUT PAPER-TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO STORE COFFEE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS AND USE SAID SINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR .NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 106.4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER @ AT LEAST 110F. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ON SITE AND PROVIDED SERVICE. HOT WATER NOTED @ 110.0F AND REACHING AT CLOSE OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF SUGAR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND CUTTING BOARD NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 26, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE,IE SEVERAL LARGE BOTTLES OF FLAVORED SYRUPS STORED ALL ON AND IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BOTTLES,CDI. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT,ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES,NOTHING IN,ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDED ANY (IDPH) ON LINE TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PREMISES PREVIOUS VIOLATED AT LAST INSPECTION DATED 12-11-2015,REPORT # 1607235. MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE-B/267.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CELING AREA IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG PIPES ABOVE PAPER CUP STORAGE AREA, DAMAGE. ALSO BASEMENT CEILING STORAGE ROOM AREA.MUST REPAIR BOTH AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.
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Serious
Critical
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Dec 11, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE CORNERS AND HORIZONTAL EDGE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILINGS, CEILING VENT COVERS, WALK-IN COOLER CEILING DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTERS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLE UP AND AWAY FROM ICE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 13, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL LARGE HOLE AT WALL/CEILING ABOVE THE A/C DUCT PIPES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST HAVE SAMLL DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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.