SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

EAT. 94/100

4547 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 4, 2025 · passed

Passed all 9 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 4
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 15
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AND MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT LEADING TO WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

FEB 16
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

MAR 26
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND TOILET NOT FLUSHING DUE TO BROKEN HANDLE/LEVER. TOILET CAN'T BE MANUALLY FLUSHED(ECO FLUSH SYSTEM). THERE IS ONLY 1 TOILET ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST REPAIR.

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MAR 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 7 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 58.0F, 3 POUNDS COOKED EGGS AT 56.3F, 3 POUNDS AMERICAN CHEESE AT 49.5F, 7POUNDS SAUSAGE AT 57.8F, AND 4 POUNDS PACAKGED CREAM CHEESES AT 56.4F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 24 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD. VALUE AT 5OO DOLLARS.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURE AT 53.5F.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

APR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AT 50.0F. NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE FRONT PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING WALLS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

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