What is Dunkin Donuts's health inspection score?

Dunkin Donuts has a SafeDine safety score of 57 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 18, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dunkin Donuts have?

Dunkin Donuts has 31 total violations across 2 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 57/100, 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: 1316 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 57

1316 W CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/18/2026

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0Fair

American•Pilsen

Ranked #321 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: May 18, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-18 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+25 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 55/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (57/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

Mar

Nov 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

May 2026

2 inspections

3 high priority

9 intermediate

May

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

May 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5

Base deductions−20 pts

May 26

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High5 Med

8 total3 risk factors

30/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 25

Complaint Re-Inspection 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
2-101.11 PIC HAS NO COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2 (SEE BELOW)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 NO COC CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, DAIRY, SAUSAGE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON-SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS) AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-204.17 NO COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 THE WATER STAYS ON WHEN TURNED OFF AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPONENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med2 Basic

6 total3 risk factors

46/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC HAS NO COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID COC CERTIFIED FOOD'S MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2 (SEE BELOW)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO COC CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, DAIRY, SAUSAGE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS) AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: A FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD, REMOVED GLOVES, AND PUT ON ANOTHER SET WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOM, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NO COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE WATER STAYS ON WHEN TURNED OFF AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN AND DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND NO LID FOR THE COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED - COS

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 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 AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AND HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION WRITTEN 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, EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−7 pts

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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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