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Dunkin Donuts

7578 N Western Ave, Chicago 60645 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 10, 2025

33

Inspections on record

21

Times passed

7

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 10, 2025

  1. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
  3. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 10, 2025CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jan 12, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jan 5, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 10, 2021Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 2, 2021ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 26, 2020Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 18, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 13, 2020ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 15, 2019Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jan 29, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 17, 2018CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 21, 2017CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 12, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 2, 2016CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 22, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 22, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 16, 2015ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jul 21, 2015CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 29, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 20, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 13, 2013Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 15, 2013Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 8, 2013ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 7, 2012Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 24, 2012Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jul 20, 2012Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jul 13, 2012Short Form ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 6, 2012Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 10, 2012Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 3, 2012ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 8, 2011Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
May 3, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 25, 2011CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Dunkin Donuts — questions

Did Dunkin Donuts pass its last health inspection?
Dunkin Donuts at 7578 N Western Ave was inspected on Jul 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 33 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Dunkin Donuts?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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