DUNKIN DONUTS.

Chicago Health Dept

8145 S PULASKI RD · ASHBURN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

17 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 3

2025

PASS 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVING AND COUNTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

MAY 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN, AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MANAGER AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLERS, FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITH ONLY PONYTAILS, AND MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO USE HAIR RESTRAINT THAT EFFECTIVELY CONSTRAINTS HAIR FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

Serious Employee Hygiene

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

PLUMBING FIXTURES (TOILET AND HANDWASH SINKS) IN MENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 20

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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 (EGGS, SAUSAGE,TURKEY, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. EMPLOYEE PUT HAIR RESTRAINTS ON DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

JUN 27

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DEBRIS FOUND IN DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2022

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES REVIEW AND SIGN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING/DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE/SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVE CRAWLING ROACHES (1 LARGE ADULT, 1 BABY) FOUND ON PREMISES (FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, NEXT TO COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT PREMISES FOR PESTS, ELIMINATE HARBORAGE CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED , BOTH DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED TRASH/DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. ALSO EXCESSIVE EXPOSED TRASH/DEBRIS ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ENTIRE AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LIDS/GARBAGE FOUND IN DRAIN AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DEBRIS UNDER FRONT COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

show all 17 inspections →

FEB 19

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALL NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 8

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR (PIC) ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOODS ( BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAR 28

2019

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 OBSERVED THE BULK CONTAINER LID FOR THE SUGAR BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LID.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED THE COOLER TOP NOT CLEAN UNDER THE BACON COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUN 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012 A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN REAR COOLER, CAUSING STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM INTERIOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

MAY 23

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 68.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-005A CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: EGGS AT 64.2F, TURKEY AT 63.1F, SAUSAGE 64.2F, BREADED CHICKEN AT 65.1F, STEAK AT 63.2F. ALL FOOD PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012 A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN REAR COOLER, CAUSING STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM INTERIOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOV 6

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MOCHA SYRUP PUMP.

SEP 5

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS 32.7F, MILK-39.1F, SAUSAGE-38.8F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS) AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE WALL ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR NEED TO BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED, PREPARED AND SERVED. EGGS 39.9*F, SAUSAGE 39.9*F, AND MILK 39.9*F.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

RE-SEAL FRONT SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

RE-ATTACH REAR LIGHT SHIELD FALLING.

MAY 10

2012

PASS 3 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.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT COFFEE STATION.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR 3 COMP. SINK.

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.NEED TO REATTACHED SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK , ALSO NEED TO INSTALL HOT COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE COLETTA MACHINE ON THE COUNTER.

APR 12

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3COMP SINK.

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.NEED TO REATTACH THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK, AND NEED TO INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE COLETTA MACHINE ON THE COUNTER.

MAR 10

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. RUBBER GASKETS ON 2 REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →