What is Dunkin Donut's health inspection score?

Dunkin Donut has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dunkin Donut last inspected?

Dunkin Donut was last inspected on April 1, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dunkin Donut have?

Dunkin Donut has 35 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dunkin Donut safe to eat at?

Dunkin Donut has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Dunkin Donut serve?

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

Official Health Record

Dunkin Donut

Name: Dunkin Donut
Address: 9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 69

9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/1/2026

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0Fair

American•South Chicago

Ranked #7 of 8 in South ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 61/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

9100 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60617

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

Dec

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

Mar

Apr 2026

1 inspections

4 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint3 Canvass

Apr 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestFail

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High6 Med

8 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. IE... HAIR NETS TO KEEP ALL HAIR RESTRAINTS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High

3 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTICICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med7 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

31/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFCATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,SAUSAGE,MILK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINKS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE NEAR COOKING STATION WITH A KNIFE AND SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXTERIOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE LOCK ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND ARTICLES FROM INSIDE AND ON TOP OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PICK UP WINDOW,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CART.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT AND REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−59 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. ALSO NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASHROOM FIXTURES AND FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN FRONT DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 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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