DUNKIN DONUTS.

Chicago Health Dept

3910 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 24

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE MEDAL PIECE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. (FOOD HANDLERS EMPTIED AND CLEANED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE FREQUENCY.

FEB 2

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITIATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BACON, SAUSAGE, EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

I OBSERVED A PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. (FOOD HANDLERS EMPTIED AND CLEANED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER(SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM FLOOR DRAIN FOR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKUP FROM 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ANY COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING COURSE OF INSPECTION BY PLUMBER) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24

2022

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 20

2022

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555785 5/13/22 NOT CORRECTED #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND LEGS,COUNTER TOP.#51- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55-MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MAY 13

2022

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.THE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AT 3:16 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,EGGS,MILK,ICE CRAEM,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AT 3:16 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2546783 1/21/22 NOT CORRECTED #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND LEGS,COUNTER TOP.#51- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55-MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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JAN 21

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND LEGS,COUNTER TOPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

JAN 14

2022

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE WITH BUILD UP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE BELOW AND THE SAME WITH INTERIOR LOWER PANEL INSIDE OF MACHINE.MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BIN,PREP TABLES AND LEGS,COUNTER TOPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MAR 24

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 17

2021

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITHOUT EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND VERIFIABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NO LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WATER MUST BE RELEASED AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS TO PREVENT WASTE WATER FROM ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

DEC 12

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK NOTED IN REAR PREP ROOM WHERE CAKES ARE HANDLED AND DECORATED: AND PREP TABLE, MIXER AND CAKE SUPPLIES LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR RELOCATE IN OTHER PREP AREAS ON SITE. WHERE HANDSINK IS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DIPPERWELL NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 19

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE REAR FREEZER, OVEN,UNDERCOUNTER COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RE-CAULK. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN REAR CAKE PREP AREA AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA..

SEP 29

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 22

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER ON BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE UNCELAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF RECH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 22

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DIPPERWELL AND COUNTERTOPS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

OCT 5

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP ON THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED.(NOTE THE FREEZER TEMPS ARE WITHIN CODE -10F

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

SEP 20

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOOS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL THE BUIK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP ON THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED. (NOTE THE FREEZER TEMPS ARE WITHIN CODE -10F).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNRES. HAS DUST BUILDUP.

DEC 14

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION, OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND ALSO LEAK FROM CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. MAINTENANCE CREW ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO REPAIR SAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR TOP OF COOLATTA MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE BY ICE CREAM SECTION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN POOR REPAIR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

NOV 17

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR TOP OF COOLATTA MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE BY ICE CREAM SECTION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

FEB 1

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 IN POOR REPAIR NEAR DELIVERY DOOR, GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEPS ON DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING AT MOP SINK.

Minor Other

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.NEEDED FOR MILK COOLER IN DINING AREA.

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