JUL 25
2025
PASS · 0 violations
DUNKIN DONUTS.
Chicago Health Dept
4701 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).
15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
61
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 18
2025
FAIL 3 violations
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SMALL COOLERS AND COOLER DRAWERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ICE CREAM CONTAINERS ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING LIDS AND EXPOSING REFUSE. INSTD TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OCT 2
2024
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
5-402.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED SEALANT AROUND HANDSINK TO BE RIPPED AND MOLDY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
SEP 25
2024
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN DISPENSERS AT BOTH HANDSINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT HAND LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW ICE BIN. (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). ALSO, BLACK SLIME-LIKE BUILD-UP ON THE DOOR OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN/MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED AREA AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO HAVE DEBRIS AND TRASH FROM BUSINESS ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEALANT AROUND HANDSINK TO BE RIPPED AND MOLDY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
JUL 5
2019
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE STATION COUNTERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH OUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL TOILET ROOM RECEPATACLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR WET, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP, KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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OCT 27
2016
PASS 2 violations
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 6
2015
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET TORN (LOCATED NEXT TO DOUGHNUT DISPLAY CASE). REPAIR SAME
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK CHEMICAL DISPENSING UNIT AND FAUCET LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR.
AUG 1
2014
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER IN RESTROOM NOT ATTACHED TO WALL. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLS AND UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAINWALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTIAN FAUCET.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED SOME REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTALL CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASY TO READ AND CAN BE CHECKED OFTEN BY STAFF TO MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS.
FEB 15
2013
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 20
2012
PASS 6 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLD ON EAST WALL NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST REMOVE & PAINT GRAFFITY ON WALLS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS
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.MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
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.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS THROUGHOUT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES UNUSE ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AREA,DOUBLE DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 REACH IN FREEZERS.
MAR 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER, EATING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, AND THEN PROCEEDING TO PREP SANDWICHES. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY AND WASH HANDS AFTER EATING AND WHEN NECESSARY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR THRU-OUT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. REPLACE ALL MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS THRU-OUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (AVON BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, ETC.) INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
AUG 25
2010
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TRIM AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.REPLACE MISSING EXTERIOR BRICKS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
AUG 13
2010
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 15 LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES FLYING AROUND,ON WINDOWS,BOXES.RECOMMENDED TO PLUG IN FLY LIGHTS,REMOVE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CANS FROM DOOR WAYS.HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/13/10.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TRIM AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.REPLACE MISSING EXTERIOR BRICKS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
APR 7
2010
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TRIM AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.REPLACE MISSING EXTERIOR BRICKS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
MAR 30
2010
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#87793 3/20/09 NOT CORRECTED #33 MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT UNUSED VENTILATION HOOD,STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. #34 MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR AND NEXT TO OVEN.#35 MUST CAULK AND SEAL FRONT WINDOWS AND WINDOW SILLS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM TRIM AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.ALL COOLERS.
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.REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.REPLACE MISSING EXTERIOR BRICKS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,MISSING DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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.PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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