DUNKIN DONUTS.

Chicago Health Dept

547 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7

2026

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF STAINLESS STEEL ICE HOPPER IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO BE SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE HOPPER AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT FREE FROM VISIBLE SOIL.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES NEAR THE REAR OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 24

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Thermometer placed in rear of coolers, instructed to keep in warmest part where it is to view.

APR 25

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA BLACKWITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 26

2021

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

NOV 18

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW BOY DRAWER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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JUN 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; MILK, CREAM CHEESE, EGGS, ETCS., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN REAR. REPAIR MISSING HANDLES ON SLIDING DOORS ON SAID PREP COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 23

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed missing door handles on 2-door true glass display cooler in rear prep area on west wall. Also observed loose fitting exterior black gasket on said cooler, as well. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed black stains on cutting board in front prep area. Instructed manager to deep clean and or replace. Maintain at all times.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Observed IDPH food handler requirements not met. Informed manager that all food handlers must have IDPH food handlers card within 30 days of employment. Instructed manager to meet IDPH food handler requirements. Maintain at all times.

DEC 9

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT, GRAYISH RESIDUE FORMING ON THE FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING RACKS ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOVE THE OVENS AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. REMOVE DUST AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. DETAIL CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE LARGE PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 21

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND NO SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 19

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN. PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD BURNT AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 5

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN COUNTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS (ONE DOOR PREP IN FRONT PREP AREA AND PEPSI COOLER NEXT TO SANDWICH MAKING STATION); PROVIDE. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

NOV 5

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE STAINLESS STEEL DOUGHNUT RACKS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR AND THE WALL AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT SIDE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

NOV 1

2011

PASS 1 violation

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. Clean the loose coffee and debris under the front and rear counter floors.

AUG 5

2010

PASS 3 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. Cutting board with deep/dark groove must be replaced; must re-seal caulking around the front handsink.

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. Front floor drains/areas around these drains, floors behind ice machine need cleaning-due to food debris/dirt.

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. Found a leaking pipe at water line of soap dispenser in 3-comp sink- must fix.

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