Dunkin
229 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60606 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 77587
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Refrigerator thermometer placed in rear of cooler behind food container, instructed to keep in warmest part where it is easy to view.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop placed on ice cubes in ice maker, instructed to keep off cubes.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 31, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND ICE BIN BUCKET STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY USE HANDSINK FOR HAND-WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF CRATES STORED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA ABOVE HANDSINK AND ICE MACHINE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 15, 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
EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 1, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER PAPER SUPPLY STORED ON LOWER SHELF NEXT TO TOASTER OVEN.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD-UP ON UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE TE DONUT AND BAGEL STORAGE UNIT.MUST INSTALL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT SPRAYER DEVICE OF FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS TO REMOVE DUST, GRIME AND FOOD BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REPAIR THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO BE EASY TO CLOSE AT ALL TIMES. AT THE WASH ROOM HAND SINK MUST HAVE HOT WATER RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ONE STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 4, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 28, 2013 Canvass · 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
NOTED A FEW LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA SCATTERED AROUND THE REACH IN FREEZER, NOTED 13 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK AREA, NOTED 6 LIVE FLIES IN THE CEILING AT THE SERVICE COUNTER, NOTED 11 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND 10 LIVE FLIES ON THE STREAMERS IN THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE/ELIMINATE FLIES AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND SANITIZE AREA WHERE FLIES WERE FOUND. ALSO CLEAN THE CEILING WHERE FLIES WERE FOUND.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 20, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 13, 2012 Canvass · 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
(7-38-020) OBSERVED THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, WITH AT LEAST 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTON LEFT DOOR & ALSO 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CRACKED ICE SCOOP MUST BE REPLACED. CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE ADDRESSED ALSO.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GASKETS & FAN GUARDS OF COOLER DOORS MUST BE FREE OF DUST OR FOOD DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CONDENSATION WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR (FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON THE CEILING) AT REAR OF STORE, MUST ADDRESS/FIX.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 8, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 25, 2010 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors of walk-in cooler must be kept clean & free of frozen spills.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must replace lightbulb in bathroom (too dim), & provide missing shield in walk-in freezer.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Three small sized ovens sitting on top of each other, with total of 7,710 watts must be adequately vented. Referred to Ventilation Dept.
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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.