Dunkin Donuts
201 W LAKE ST, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2427651
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
Inspections
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Apr 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Backflow device for sanitizer dispenser in poor repair, leaking at the base. instructed to repair.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Peeling paint at wall in basement dish wash area. Instructed to repair.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
In-use spoons kept in standing water, instructed to keep under running cold water or dry clean container.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Peeling paint noted on wall behind 3-comp sink, instructed to remove and maintain.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 20, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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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 PREP 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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE IF NOT PLANNING ON REPAIRING.
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Severity not stated
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May 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION /FREEZER UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT AREA , MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE AS WELL AS ELEVATE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AS WELL IN PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
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May 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER SECTION OF ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LARGE CRACKSON UPPER WALL AREAS WHERE COOLERS ARE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 24, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDERS ,(WITH GLOVES ON)DROP A LID FROM PREP COOLER ON THE FLOOR ,PICK THE LID UP,( I WATCH HIS GLOVES TOUCH FLOOR), FROM THE FLOOR.FOOD HANDLER TOOK GLOVES OFF AND PUT ANOTHER PAIR OF GLOVES ON PROCEEDED TO FINISH FOOD ORDER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STOP EMPLOYEE TO WASH HIS HANDS,CDI. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY THAT RESULT IN HAND,(GLOVE) CONTAMINATION PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010A.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EMPLOYEES USING SMALL COUNTER IN BASEMENT TAHTS ALSO USE TO STORE OFFICE SUPPLIES, PRINTER.NO ADDITIONAL PREP TABLE FOR BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DUNKIN DONUT CUSTUME AND DRY STORAGE ON BOXES ON FLOOR.MUST INSTALL ADDITONAL SHELVING TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 13, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY INSTALL THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP TABLES FOR BASEMENT TO SUPPORT THE BUSINESS OPERATION.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 29, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER DEPLETED DURING INSPECTION. WATER NOW AT 75 DEGREES F AT THIS TIME. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. (AT LEAST 85 DEGREES F AT HANDWASHING AND OTHER SINKS AND 110-120 AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST PROVIDE A DISTINCT SEPARATION BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER AREA. MUST ALSO ENCASE OVERHEAD PIPES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE PIPES ARE NOT WASTE PIPES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY INSTALL THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP TABLES FOR BASEMENT TO SUPPORT THE BUSINESS OPERATION.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DUST IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE DUST AND POOLING WATER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE COVING IN THE WASHROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUHGOUT BASEMENT WHERE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT WHERE MISSING. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER SHIELD FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 22, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Fail.
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.