What is Dunkin Donuts's health inspection score?

Dunkin Donuts has a SafeDine safety score of 45 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 Donuts last inspected?

Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on May 1, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dunkin Donuts have?

Dunkin Donuts has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dunkin Donuts safe to eat at?

Dunkin Donuts has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Dunkin Donuts

Name: Dunkin Donuts
Address: 7921 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 45

7921 S WESTERN AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/1/2024

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0Poor

Chicago

Ranked #633 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: May 1, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

24 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-55

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

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

7921 S WESTERN AVE , Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Nov

Apr 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

May

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Recent Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High2 Med7 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

26/100inspection score

−64 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS A FEMALE EMPLOYEE HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PULLED THE GARBAGE CAN OUT TO PLACE TRASH INSIDE OF IT THEN CHANGED GLOVES,REMOVE A BOX FROM PREP TABLE AND BUT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER CAME BACK TO PREP AREA WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND PREPARED A FOOD ORDER REMOVED BACON FROM PREP COOLER AND PLACED ON TRAY THAT WENT INTO OVEN WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.THE SAME EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND THEN CHANGED GLOVES AT ANOTHER TIME WITH GLOVES ON PULLED DOWN HER SHIRT AND PROCEDDED TO HANDLE FOOD AGAIN. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HAD ON GLOVES AND PULLED UP HER PANTS AND WENT INTO BEVERAGE COOLER AND THEN HANDLED A CUP TO MAKE A DRINK FOR CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.SPOKE WITH MANAGER ON HAND WASHING .(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/24/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED IN REAR STORAGE FOR STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN ADDITIONAL STAFF TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1- COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA/OFFICE OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585468 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. #55-6-501.12 : MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−64 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561790 8/8/2022 NOT CORRECTED #57- STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Recent Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553294 3/23/2022 NOT CORRECTED #55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,MISSING AND DAMGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.#56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553294 3/23/2022 NOT CORRECTED #55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,MISSING AND DAMGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.#56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−2 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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