Dunkin Donuts

Chicago Health Dept

5001-5005 S WESTERN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

4 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Aug 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
10
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 28
2026
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 24
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found TCS food held at improper temperature, Found 20 lbs of cooked eggs patties at 53.4f, 10 lbs of sausage patties at 58.3f, Instructed manager to hold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $70.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Prep cooler air temp at 62.4f, instructed manager to keep all cooler temperature at 41f or lower, cooler is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request. Priority violation 7-38-005.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inaccurate prep cooler thermometer, thermometer placed at rear of cooler unable to read. Instructed to provide accurate thermometer in warmest part and easy-to-read location.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Ice maker interior surface not clean, noted a gray film on upper interior surface, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

No covered receptacle in woman's restroom, instructed to provide.

MAY 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS MILKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED UNDER EXPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMALTEY 3 HALF QUARTS OF THE FOLLOWING OPENENED MILK (COFFEE MILK, ALMONS AND OAT) RANGING BETWEEN 52F-56F. ALL SAID MILK WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOOD @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS CONTAINING DAIRY AND FOOD ITEMS (EGGS, SAUSAGES) THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME (SUGAR).

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT SURFACES WHERE DONUT DISPLAY IS LOCATED AND FOOD PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THROUGH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 25
2022
PASS · 0 violations

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