OCT 30
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS.
EAT. 79/100
3101 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 30, 2025 · passed
12 of 17 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTECAN WITH A LID) IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.
DEC 62023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH-IN AND PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MOPSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FRONT/REAR)
AUG 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS MILK AND BREAKFAST SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER SHEILA CEBRERO ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:35AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. HAM 51.4F, VEGAN SAUSAGE 54.3, AND CHEESE 53.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 55F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPALCE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO HAVE FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED TOILETS UNABLE TO CONVEY SEWAGE AND WASTE TO POINT OF DISPOSAL. OBSERVED ONE TOILET HANDLE BROKEN AND NOT FLUSHING AND ONE TOILET FULL AND UNABLE TO FLUSH. FACILITY REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MENS WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MENS CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST WORK.
MAY 232017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON FAN INSIDE 1-DOOR DESSERT TOPPINGS COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DISH WASH AREA HAND WASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SAID HAND WASH BOWL TO WALL AND KEEP WATER TURNED ON.
MAY 152017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
OBSERVED 8 GARBAGE FULL GARBAGE BAGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FULL GARBAGE BAGS MUST BE DISCARDED IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS DAILY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LARGE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON FAN INSIDE 1-DOOR DESSERT TOPPINGS COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DISH WASH AREA HAND WASH BOWL LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST REATTACH SAID HAND WASH BOWL TO WALL AND KEEP WATER TURNED ON.
JAN 212016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE ICE CREAM SOFT SERVE MACHINE NOT IN WORKING ORDER AND NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MACHINE IS BROKEN. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. DO NOT REMOVE TAG OR USE MACHINE UNTILCDPH INSPECTS UNIT. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING/SITTING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND ONE EMPLOYEE WIYHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF (NEW AND EXISTING EMPLOYEES) WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 162014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE SMELLY ODORS IN MENS BATHROOM,
MAY 132014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE SMELLY ODORS IN MENS BATHROOM,
NOV 182013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. MANAGER HAVE A STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FROM REPORT #1098460 DATED 7/23/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BAGS OF ICE ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE SHELVINGS. .
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE DONUT CASE AND INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
AUG 92012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS AND MOP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA; ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
JUL 232012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 23
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS AND MOP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREA; ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
FEB 172010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER REAR.
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 FLOOR THRU OUT UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.REPLACE 2 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR HANDSINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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