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Dunkin Donuts

5723 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County

38cited violations
3serious tier
17inspections
16tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2024100
2022120
20214133
2020130
2019140
2017100
2016200
2015130
2014140
2013100
2012120
2011140
2010130

Inspections

  1. Oct 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Dec 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  3. Dec 27, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.

    • 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.

  4. Dec 22, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12-MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.

  5. Dec 15, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12-MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.

  6. Dec 13, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN BLACK PARTICLES INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR.

  7. Nov 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Feb 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Oct 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Dec 16, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  11. May 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Mar 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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).

    • 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).

  13. Mar 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  14. Jan 11, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Aug 21, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT BOTH ICE MACHINE.

  16. Jul 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  17. Jul 12, 2010 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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND, UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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.