What is Dunkin Donuts's health inspection score?

Dunkin Donuts has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dunkin Donuts last inspected?

Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on December 5, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dunkin Donuts have?

Dunkin Donuts has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dunkin Donuts safe to eat at?

Dunkin Donuts has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Dunkin Donuts serve?

Dunkin Donuts serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dunkin Donuts

Name: Dunkin Donuts
Address: 39 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, 60604
Rating: 78

39 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/5/2024

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0Good

American•The Loop

Ranked #400 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 5, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

39 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL 60604

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med

3 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (eggs, sausage etc) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER ARRIVES AT 2:30 P.M.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS SAUSAGE, A VARIETY OF CREAM CHEESE TCS CREAM, HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 52F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 90 LBS $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

61/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AND THAT PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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