Dunkin Donuts
6738 W ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60638 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2008226
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 24, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SMALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING COVER FOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. CRACKED EXTERIOR LOWER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ALONG TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jul 8, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON BOTTOM OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 1, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NOR MANAGER WITH A ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SUGAR CONTAINER LID NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 5, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD, AND PREP TABLE, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE REAR FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER(DRY MOP). ALSO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALK IN FREZER FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS MUST BE INSTALLED BETTER. THEY NEED TO ALIGN PROPERLY TO KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DONUT SHELVES, ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES, AND UNDER ALL DRINK MACHINES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER COUNTERS AND THE SIDES OF HAND IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING EGG & BACON SANDWICHES COOKED TO ORDER 165*F INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESSIVE ICE ON FREEZER COMPRESSOR, NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON THE BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO FRONT SMALL COOLER, AND 4 DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKETS ARE TORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA TABLE,CUTTING BOARD,DRIP TRAY'S AT SMOOTHIE STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND REAR DONUT CARTS, EQUIPMENT ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK RUNNING SLOW, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Dec 18, 2013 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
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 10, 2012 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
FLOOR UNDER RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ABOVE COOLATTA MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING IN COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 29, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 27, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDBOWL. REPAIR SAME.
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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.