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Dunkin Donuts

Chain

5448 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Southwest Side

Oct 22, 2024 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Food debris found in all cold storage units; staff lack required food handler certificates.

Key Findings

  • Food debris and spillage observed inside all cold hold units, including cold drawers and coolers.
  • No covered trash receptacles in restrooms for female use and maintenance.
  • Items stored directly on the floor in the utility closet instead of at least 6 inches above.
  • Food handler employees lack required food handler training certificates on site.

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 #49 โ€” NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS(COLD DRAWERS, COOLERS, 3-DOOR COOLER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #53 โ€” TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector's Notes:

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE AND MAINTENANCE.

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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 โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Nov 26, 2025Pass

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Oct 22, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations