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Dunkin Donuts

7156 N HARLEM AVE, Chicago, IL 60631 · Cook County

47cited violations
4serious tier
18inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
40530
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023130
2022100
2021160
2020120
20193111
2017110
2016130
2015120
2014130
2013210
2012393
2011130
2010130

Inspections

  1. Dec 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 1-DOOR STAND UP 7-UP AND PEPSI REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEREMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON BOTH PREP AREA AND WASHROOM HANDWASH SINKS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HANDWASH SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL ABOVE REAR LABEL TABLE (BELOW CUPS SHELF). MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.

  2. Dec 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. May 14, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

  4. Jun 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

  5. Mar 15, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Mar 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      ICE MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW).

  7. Mar 12, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND (2) ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER

  8. Jul 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior portion of the rear ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  9. Nov 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DUST AND COFFEE BEANS UNDERNEATH COFFEE DISPENSER CABINET (ACROSS FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK) BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE MEN/WOMEN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  10. Oct 8, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS WORN AND WITH DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN PARTS OR REPLACE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND IN CORNERS DAILY.

  11. Aug 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AROUND WATER HANDLES, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET UNDER PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      CREAM CHEESE REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

  12. Jul 25, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Mar 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE REAR.

  14. Jul 5, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Jun 13, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Jun 12, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Facilities failed to maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less. 2 door cooler air temperature was at 50.7F at time of inspection on 6/12/2012. Cooler has been tagged at this time of inspection, mgmt was advised to repair, or replace cooler. Citation issued.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less during storage at time of inspection on 6/12/2012. List of potentially hazardous foods follows: sausage at 57.4f, eggs at 46.4f, milk at 50.5f, cream cheese at 50.2f. Mgmt discarded product at once, citation issued.

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      No hot running water under city pressure. Water temperature at 3 compartment sink 67.7F. Outlet pipe from water heater cool to the touch. Citation issued. Must repair water heater and maintain water temperature of 110F or above.

    • 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

      Found/observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/4 inch gap on left side of door, front door had 1/4 inch gap on corner of door. Citation issued.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean. Need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors in rear storage areas by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Missing cove moulding by front window, shall be provided, repaired, sealed.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Missing light shield in display cooler, shall be provided, light shields in kitchen areas need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Excess clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

  17. Apr 20, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Display shelves and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provide inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

  18. May 28, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      VENT COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED THE VENT COVER WHILE I'M WRITING THE REPORT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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.