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Dunkin Donuts

4245 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60641 · Cook County

38cited violations
0serious tier
15inspections
7tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1772533
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023100
2021120
2020120
2019130
2018260
2017130
2016100
2015140
2014120
2013120
2012140
2011140
2010260

Inspections

  1. Nov 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Dec 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST SEAL GAP WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BOXES AND MILK CRATES BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  3. Jun 9, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND BY THE MOP SINK AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR AREA PREP TABLE BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Aug 30, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GASKETS AROUND THE 4 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND UNUSED BROKEN OVEN,COFFEE EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REAR STORAGE SHELF MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

  5. Jul 20, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  6. Jul 13, 2018 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 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR (PREP/DISH WASHING AREA) HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL THE SAID HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZED REAR STORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  7. Oct 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD FOR THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  8. Sep 6, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Dec 9, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN THE PUBLIC HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOMS. PLASTIC CURTAINS IN THE DOORWAY OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (BURNED). MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

  10. Jul 22, 2014 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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (HOOD) FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE BAGEL OVEN IN REAR.

  11. Mar 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF FROST. MUST DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIGHT FIXTURES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. MUST SHIELD LIGHTS IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

  12. Nov 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage room, under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Missing light shields in walk in cooler, and doughnut display unit, shall be provided, light shields need cleaning in rear kitchen/storage area.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

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

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR,CONDENSER ,CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALK IN FREEZER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COOKING HOOD FILTER UNCLEAN,MUST BE REPLACED

    • 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. FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. DAMAGED THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED

  14. Dec 20, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelves under counter and display case of pastries not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in corners and behind heavy equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  15. May 7, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Storage shelves under counter and display case of pastries not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor in corners and behind heavy equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Light bulb not working in mens toilet room. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provide inside cooler in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometer inside cooler visible.

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.