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Dunkin Donuts

Chain

5448 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Southwest Side

Oct 15, 2024 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Approximately 50 rat droppings found in utility closet; pink slime contamination in ice machine.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • About 50 rat droppings discovered in the utility closet near restrooms, with holes and openings in walls allowing pest entry.
  • Pink slime buildup found inside the ice machine used for beverages; ice was discarded and machine required cleaning.
  • Food debris and spillage observed throughout all cold storage units and on floors in the prep area.
  • No food handler certificates on file for any food handler employees.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET NEAR THE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK SLIME ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. (ICE USED FOR BEVERAGES). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE'S INTERIOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection History

Dunkin Donuts has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Nov 26, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Oct 22, 2024Pass

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

4 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 15, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations