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Dunkin Donuts

207 W 79th St

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Short Form Complaint

Aug 11, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 7, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Apr 18, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE OF COLD BREW COOLER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE, WALK IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING UNIT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION HOOD OVER REAR OVEN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 23, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 16, 2024

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (MILK, EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. EGG FOLDS-48.2F.10LBS. SAUSAGE-45.0F-47.7F.7- GALLONS MILK-47.1F-47.7F.5.0 GALLONS OATMILK-48.4F-50.7F.4-GALLONS-ALMOND MILK-47.8F-48.2F.5.0 GALLONS-CREAM-47.3F-47.5F.IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER, THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F.APPX. 21 GALLONS.20LBS. $1,000.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 46.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. AFTER WAITING A WHILE CHECKED THE TEMPERATURE AND IT CAME DOWN TO 39.6F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN SMALL FRONT CREAM PREP COOLER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP ON REAR PREP TABLE, SCOOP INSIDE OF SUGAR BULK CONTAINER MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566891 11/10/22 NOT CORRECTED.#37-: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #47-OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT MUST BE ELIMINATED, AND ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS MUST.#49-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER, DIRTY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE BIN STORAGE CARTS IN PREP AREAS.:#55- MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK-IN COOLER.:#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

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