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Dunkin Donuts

Chain

5448 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Southwest Side

Oct 15, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

No certified food manager on premises; handwashing sink blocked with plastic bag.

Key Findings

  • No certified food service manager was present when inspectors arrived. A manager arrived later at 12:20 PM after being instructed one must be on-site at all times.
  • Handwashing sink in middle prep area was wrapped in plastic and completely inaccessible to employees.
  • Opening at base of rear exit door left unsealed, creating pest entry risk.
  • Bug light installed directly above prep table, risking food contamination; crates stored on cooler floor instead of elevated shelving; black mold-like substance found under oven.

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:

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:20PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:20PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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