Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Dunkin Donuts
825 W 47th St, Chicago 60609 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Jan 9, 2026
8
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 9, 2026
- #1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
- #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS SANDWICHES, COFFEE, AND DOUGHNUTS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
- #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
- #54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. EMPLOYEES PUT OVERFLOWING GARBAGE INSIDE DUMPSTER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| May 19, 2020 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Apr 15, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| May 15, 2017 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 24, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 16, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Mar 4, 2016 | License | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 825 W 47th St was inspected on Jan 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 8 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Dunkin Donuts?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
- 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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