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Dunkin Donuts

Chain

1316 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

May 11, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

No certified food manager on duty while preparing eggs, dairy, and sausage.

Key Findings

  • No certified food manager was present while preparing/serving temperature-controlled foods like eggs, dairy, and sausage. Must have one on-site at all times with original certificate posted publicly.
  • No employee health policies were on file at time of inspection. Required to maintain and display these policies at all times.
  • A previous violation from November 20th—a faulty 3-component sink faucet that won't turn off—was never fixed.
  • Floors throughout the restaurant contained food spills and debris; creamer and sugar dispenser nozzles had buildup; toilet room and floor drain needed cleaning.

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 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

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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Nov 20, 2025Conditional

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

4 violations