SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN BASKIN.

BEAT. 33/100

2247 N MILWAUKEE AVE B · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 15, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 20 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Dec 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 15
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/ DRY STORAGE ROOM. NOTED DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 8
2025
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER INDICATED DISPENSER WAS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE UNDER 41F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPOUT NOT LONG ENOUGH TO FILL 1ST BASIN AND 3RD BASIN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FAUCET SPOUT SO IT IS LONG ENOUGH TO FILL ALL BASINS AT 3 COMP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/ DRY STORAGE ROOM. NOTED DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2606012 CONDUCTED ON 11/06/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #51 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD BE LOCATED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTALL EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER INTAKE LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. #55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 6
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD BE LOCATED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTALL EXTERNAL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER INTAKE LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

JAN 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STAINLESS STEEL CABINET NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE PREP TABLE OF THE BAGEL/SANDWICH STATION AND REAR CAKE PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED/NON WORKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND GARAGE AT THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT. REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES WAS NOT WORKING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE OVEN AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.

AUG 27
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 20
2021
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2386121 DATED ON 08/14/20 NOT CORRECTED-#55 MUST ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND GARAGE. REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

AUG 14
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MUST ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND GARAGE. REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

AUG 11
2020
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.14 OBSERVED A LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECT LAND ON A MUNCHKIN DONUT IN THE DONUT STORAGE CASE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 TRAYS OF DONUTS WHICH WERE AFFECTED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MUST ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND GARAGE. REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2385689 ON 8/4/20: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP, STORAGE AREAS AND WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 4
2020
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP, STORAGE AREAS AND WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND GARAGE. REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

APR 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JUN 27
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ON CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

MAR 2
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS ON SHELVING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DRAWER OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.

OCT 29
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 22
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/3/14 REPORT#: 1496248 (41)FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. (42) INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING, ICE BINS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AT THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SEP 3
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING THE CASH REGISTER, CHANGING GLOVES, AND CLEANING SURFACES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT THEY MUST WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CHANCE OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

ARRIVED ON SITE AT 8:15AM FOR INSPECTION. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT THAT TIME. KADAR SODAGAR ARRIVED AT 9:10AM AND PROVIDED IDENTIFICATION FOR HIS POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND/OR PREPARED (EGGS, SAUSAGE, POTATOES, ETC.). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE GASKET ON THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF WALLS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 6
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS REAR PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT,

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE REAR, PREP/STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,

JAN 19
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 13
2011
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 12
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.PREMISES IS OPEN/OPERATING AT THIS TIME..WE OBSERVE POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES,FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING SERVING CUSTOMERS AND UNABLE TO WASH HANDS THAT IS NO COLD/HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS TIME AVAILABLE FOR THE USE OF HANDWASHING.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.WE FOUND NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DURING THIS INSPECTION.CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOOPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES,ICE BIN,COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREAS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS,PROVIDE SHIELD AT LIGHT BULB ABOVE DOUGHNUT COOKER.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR 2 WATER LEAKS AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT REAR,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOODS,VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS,PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE STATIONS AT FRONT SERVICE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT REAR,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOODS,VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.

DEC 2
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, FOOD EMPLOYEE AT REGISTER HANDLING CASH THEN PUTTING ON GLOVE TO PREPARE BAGEL.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MUST WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND AFTER EACH POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).CRITICAL.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 11 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT REAR AT CEILING,WALL OVER 3 COMP SINK AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOF APPROX 1/4" AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOOPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREAS ARE DIRTY,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS,PROVIDE SHIELD AT LIGHT BULB ABOVE DOUGHNUT COOKER.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AT REAR,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOODS,VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR,PREP/STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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