RecordWell Data

Dunkin Donuts

27 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County

48cited violations
1serious tier
20inspections
19tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1718241
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025100
2024100
20222110
2021140
2020140
2019120
2018130
2017220
2016140
2015240
2014130
2013251
2012230
2011120
2010110

Inspections

  1. Feb 21, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Oct 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Jul 25, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS WERE PREPARED/SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL NEAR MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

  4. Jul 15, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED SUCH AS EGGS. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL NEAR MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

  5. Jun 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      No thermometer provided in front prep cooler, instructed to install.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Ice bucket stored too close to 3-comp sink, instructed to keep away.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      leaky pipe under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair pluming and maintain.

  6. Mar 11, 2020 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 WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS; EGGS, MILK, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND OFFENSIVE ODOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VENTILATION SYSTEM OR FLOOR DRAIN SERVICED TO AVOID ODOR, AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Sep 24, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLS AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COUNTER SURFACES IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA WITHOUT A PREP SINK FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF LIQUIDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  8. Aug 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204-112. BROKEN REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11, STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY.

  9. Feb 7, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Jan 30, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, DUMPSTERS WITH GARBAGE OVER FLOWING AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND KEEP LID TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN DUMPSTER GROUND AND KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMEND ORDERING ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS OR ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UP TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATON 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED, SERVED AND PREPARED FOR THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  11. May 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors in rear kitchen areas, under exposed hand sink, mop sink area, and employee bathroom, need re-grouting. Floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Walls that had gaps by mop sink, and loose cove molding tiles in rear kitchen by mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

  12. Aug 31, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  13. Aug 18, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 LIVE FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE REAR PREP AREA, IN THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE ICE BIN.

  14. Oct 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( EGGS, CHICKEN..)INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERUIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE FOR DONUTS DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  15. Nov 26, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Nov 19, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      DURING INPSECTION FILLED MIDDLE NCOMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK WITH WATER. LET THE WATER DRAIN AND IT BACKFLOWED AND SPILLED OVER ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. PLUMBER WAS CALLED AT 1249PM.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 100PM CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. PLUMBER CLEANED OUT THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOW DRAINING PROPERLY WITHOUT ANY BACKFLOW. CORRECTED AT 200PM ON 11/19/2013.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE PRIOR TO 11/26/2013

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      DURING INSPECTION THERE IS WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT OR POSTED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PRESENT AND POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED OR COOKED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1250PM GUL BANO.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN INTEIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.

  17. Dec 18, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Dec 11, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, CHEESE, HAM,ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED THAT WAS WRITTEN ON REPORT #634963 DATED 10-14-11: 36/1- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR DONUTS DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  19. Oct 14, 2011 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. ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE STAND UP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR DONUTS DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  20. Oct 14, 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. CRACKED ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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.