Did Dunkin Donuts pass its last health inspection?

Dunkin Donuts at 101 N Western Ave was inspected on Dec 19, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Dunkin Donuts?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE A COLD HOLD REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCU

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Dunkin Donuts

101 N Western Ave, Chicago 60612 · Risk 2 (Medium) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Dec 19, 2024

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 19, 2024

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE A COLD HOLD REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRY PRODUCTS (SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY ON SUGAR, IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER, WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OF COLD HOLD UNIT WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS (MILK CRATES) ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 19, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 15, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 14, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 19, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 20, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Dec 2, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 1, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 6, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 6, 2015	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 27, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 29, 2013	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 10, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 4, 2010	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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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 101 N Western Ave was inspected on Dec 19, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Dunkin Donuts?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE A COLD HOLD REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCU
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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