What is Dunkin Donuts's health inspection score?

Dunkin Donuts 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 Donuts last inspected?

Dunkin Donuts was last inspected on August 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dunkin Donuts have?

Dunkin Donuts has 25 total violations across 5 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 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

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: 800 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 69

800 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

8 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED POSSIBLE CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND SMALL FLIES (4-5) ON DONUTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 18 LBS AT $55 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL READY-TO-EAT ITEMS WITH PARCHMENT PAPER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND A DEAD ROACH AND BIG FLY ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A SPEED RACK WITH BAGELS AND CROSSIANTS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/ PROTECT FOOD ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE PREP AREA IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

72/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
2-401.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER WITHOUT THE TOPS ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER STORED INSIDE THE COOLER UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA. INTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS/BEVERAGES/DRINKS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED LABELS NO/MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS CONTAINING WHAT APPEARS TO BE FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
4-901.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY VENT AT CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER WITHOUT THE TOPS ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER STORED INSIDE THE COOLER UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA. INTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS/BEVERAGES/DRINKS.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO WORKING/OBERABLE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TWO COOLER UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIANT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LABELS NO/MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS CONTAINING WHAT APPEARS TO BE FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OLD UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY VENT AT CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN MULITPLE AREAS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA APPROX 5-10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE SHELVING AREA WHERE THE ESPRESSO MACHINE IS LOCATED UPPER REAR RIGHT CORNER BEHIND THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT AND INSIDE OF THE WALL COVERING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE WALL OF THE SWING DOOR WHERE EMPLOYEES ENTER, MUST TREAT AND REPAIR. APPROX 8-10 LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE COFFEE STATION ON THE REAR WALL ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COFFEE SERVING LINE. OBSERVED 3 SMALL ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE SAME AREA AND ANOTHER 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON COUNTER NEXT TO THE LARGE DOUBLE DOOR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE FULL SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG SHEET AT RETURN INSPECTION. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OTHER BUILD UP OF THE GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS AS WELL AS THE TOPS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE ON THE FLOORS AS WELL AS DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE REAR UNDER SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER THE COUNTER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE IN THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL COVERING LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE LOWER REACH IN COOLER IS LOCATED JUST AT THE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE SWING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 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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