PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

DUNKIN DONUTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DUNKIN DONUTS 3542 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
November 25, 2025 Complaint License #2813787
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 25, 2025. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN IN USE FRONT PREP AS WELL AS IN USE DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HAND DRUING PROVISION AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PIC PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL AT SAID HANDSINKS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH INEFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVENS) IN MIDDLE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, MUST REMOVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVENS) IN MIDDLE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, MUST REMOVE BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections