DUNKIN DONUTS.

Chicago Health Dept

4755 N KIMBALL AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

7 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Dec 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 23
2025
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 19
2024
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 12
2024
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CORNER NEAR ENTRANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AND RECCOMEND TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLER WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP SEAMS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DOUGHNUT DISPLAY SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2370050 DATED: MAY 04, 2020. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... #53--5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM. #55--6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/19/2024.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK TO BE BLOCKED WITH FOOD TRAYS STORED IN SIDE. MUST MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME.NO FOOD DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INSIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS AND RINGS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WORKING IN FACILITY LONGER THAN 30 DAYS WITHOUT CERTIFICATION FOR FOOD HANDLERS CLASS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.

MAR 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDERNEATH THE COOLATA FROZEN DESSERT UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNITS UNDERNEATH THE COOLATA FROZEN DESSERT,UNDERNEATH THE LATTE COFFEE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE OVER 110F AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBING SERVICE.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO 110F AT HAND WASHING SINK AND 120F AT DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030, (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO HOT WATER IN (1) ONE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE CTA BATHROOM AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE FOR THE TOILET/HANDWASHING FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

OCT 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO HOT WATER IN (1)ONE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE CTA BATHROOM AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE FOR THE TOILET/HANDWASHING FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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