Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 2, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Dunkin Donuts
1550 W Garfield Blvd
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Quick Answers
- When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 4 inspections on record, from Apr 24, 2025 to Oct 2, 2026.
- Has Dunkin Donuts ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 24, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspectionsShort Form Complaint
Sep 21, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
Found 60 lbs of milk/ dairy coffee creamer held at 54.4f in walk-in cooler, instructed to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $60.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
Found walk-in cooler air temperature at 52.4f, cooler is used to store several TCS foods, instructed to maintain all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
Found 60 lbs of milk/ dairy coffee creamer held at 54.4f in walk-in cooler, instructed to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $60.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
Found walk-in cooler air temperature at 52.4f, cooler is used to store several TCS foods, instructed to maintain all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 6, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, sausage...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation violation 7-38-012.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s Notes
Ice scoop placed inside ice bin, instructed to keep off ice cubes.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
Outside garbage dumpsters are wide open, excessive amount of trash and food debris all around dumpsters, Instructed manager to clean and maintain garbage area and keep dumpsters covered. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 24, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES NEAR REAR EXTERIOR DOOR FILLED OVER THE RIM OF THE WASTE CONTAINER WHILE STORING FOOD WASTE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES THAT ARE FULL OR CONTAIN FOOD WASTE, OR RELOCATE TO OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source