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Dunkin Donuts

Chain

1316 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Nov 20, 2025 — Complaint re-inspection

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A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

No certified food manager on site while handling temperature-sensitive foods like eggs and dairy.

Key Findings

  • Person in charge lacks required food manager certification and must obtain a valid certificate immediately.
  • No certified food manager present during preparation and service of temperature-sensitive foods; certification must be posted and maintained at all times.
  • Ice bin has no cover to protect ice from contamination.
  • Water faucet on 3-component sink remains on when turned off; plumbing needs repair.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

2-101.11 PIC HAS NO COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2 (SEE BELOW)

Violation code #2 — CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector's Notes:

2-101.11 NO COC CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, DAIRY, SAUSAGE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON-SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS) AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

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Inspection History

Dunkin Donuts has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on May 18, 2026.

May 18, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
May 11, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Nov 20, 2025ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations