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DUNKIN DONUTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DUNKIN DONUTS 5454 S STATE ST, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
September 10, 2025 Complaint License #2424109
8
Total Violations
3
Critical
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING MILK, EGGS, SAUSAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS , STANDING ON DONUT RACKS LOCATED ON DISPLAY CASES, ON PREP TABLES, CARDBOARD BOXES, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COFFEE SYRUPS AND MIXER. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR AND FALLING INTO PREPARED ICE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SINK/SERVICE SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR DISPOSING OF EXCESS WASTE OF (COFFEE, SLUSHEE , SMOOTHIES) WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF DONUT CASING AND STORAGE RACKS. NOTED SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON STORED SYRUPS, ON WORKING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO DRINK MIXING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF DONUT CASING AND STORAGE RACKS. NOTED SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON STORED SYRUPS, ON WORKING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO DRINK MIXING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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