Dunkin Donuts
404 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2437593
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 20, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-401.11 OBSERVED COFFEE LINERS, NAPKINS, AND GLOVES USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SINGLE USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES USED FOR FOOD ARE NOT STORED IN TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS
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Severity not stated
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May 16, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED COFFEE LINERS, NAPKINS, AND GLOVES USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SINGLE USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES USED FOR FOOD ARE NOT STORED IN TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2603082 DATED SEPTEMBER 19 2024 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO #47 REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR DISH AND DRY STORAGE, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE/DISH/ AND STAFF TOILET ROOM AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED BASE TILES IN REAR DISH/DRY STORAGE BROKEN OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH/DRY STORAGE AND PREP CEILING TILES AT THE PREP AREA WITH DAMAGED AND HEAVILY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCRESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP, DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED LIGHT BULB IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No thermometer provided in prep cooler. instructed to provide.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ice scoop stored in ice maker, instructed to keep off cubes.
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Severity not stated
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May 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 15, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS ( STEAMING MILK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS, NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BROWN AND BLACK DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT CHOCOLATE DISPENSER BEHIND NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 29, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR NEXT TO KITCHEN NOT SELF-CLOSING , INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 26, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 19, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOOR ENTRANCE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED MANAGER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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May 19, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOUBLE DOOR ENTRANCE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED MANAGER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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.