Dunkin Donuts
5723 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 35692
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 13 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DIRT ON FLOOR SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 27, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Severity not stated
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 12/22/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 22, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND FROST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. MUST DEFROST.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMING UP FROM THE TWO OTHER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12-MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 15, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND FROST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. MUST DEFROST.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12-MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 13, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE AND FROST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND ON CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. MUST DEFROST.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET HELD TOGETHER WITH SCOTCH TAPE ON REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH FREEZER AND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 16, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ROUND FILTER AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COFFEE, MILK AND HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSING MACHINES AT THE NOZZLES TO REMOVE SPALSH BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKING TOILET WATER TANK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 11, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 21, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TOP LOADER COOLATTA MACHINE WITHOUT A FAUCET PROVIDED TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PLUMBING CODE,INCLUDED A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BOTH ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 18, 2011 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 CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE COVER/LID OF THE DONUT CONDIMENTS CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 12, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE AND REPLACE DAMAGED AND DIRTY CAULKING AROUND BOTH HAND SINKS.
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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. REPAIR DRIPPING FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION, EVIDENCE OR INSTALL.
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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.