AUG 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUT.
BEAT. 38/100
2111 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 26, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 17 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
7 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SWEEPING THE FLOOR WITH A BROOM AND THEN HE PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES,GRABBED SOME PAPER LINER TO LINE TRAY WENT INTO WALK IN COOLER AND GOT A BOX OF FROZEN EGG FOLDS AND PLACED ON TRAY WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.DISCARDED APPX. 3LBS. EGG FOLDS $25.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2.5LBS. SAUSAGE-55.0F.1.5LBS. TURKEY SAUSAGE-53.0F.1LBS. OMLETE BITES-55.0F.1.5LBS. STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE-61.0F.2LBS. AVACADO CREAM CHEESE-65.0F.1LBS. CREAM CHEESE-61.0F.1.5LBS. VEGETABLE CREAM CHEESE-57.0F..5LBS.HAM & CHEESE CROISSANT-60.0F..5LBS. CHICKEN WRAP-53.0F.4OZ. BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE BITES-55.0F. PRODUCT WAS DUSCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.12.4LBS. $102.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 68.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY EMPLOYEE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT COUNTER MILK PREP COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HAND SINK AND PANEL OF HAND DRYER IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 302024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDERNEATH VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES.
NOV 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE HANDLED, PREPPEED AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC TOILET ROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 232022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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MAY 52020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARREHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
JUL 192019FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2019
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARREHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. UPON INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 76.5F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES MUST USE HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MAR 152018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE SMALL STORAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
JAN 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE BY MY THERMOMETER WAS 56F. REFRIGERATION UNIT MUST HAS BEEN TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE REFRIGERATION UNIT IS MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT ME FOR A TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 3 CONTAINERS OF EGGS AT 52.5F, 4 CONTAINERS OF SAUSAGE AT 53.0F, 2 CONTAINERS OF DELI MEAT AT 52.5F, AND 2 CONTAINERS OF TURKEY SAUSAGE AT 52.5F INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 92016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED BOTH EMPLOYEES, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH HAS EQUIPMENTS,MONEY SWEEPING FLOOR THEN GOIN BACK TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINER:MAKING SANDWICHES,TOUCHING BREAD AND ICE. NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE MADE AND PANELS AT SAME AREA. ALSO" COLATTA" MACHINE WITH PINK, BROWN AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF THE ICE SHOOTER/DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE UNUSED COOLER NEED TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE NEAR BY FOR PROPER HAND WASHING
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WASH BOWLS,AND TOILET BOWLS NOT CLEANED, GRIME AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TOILET AND WASH BOWLS, AT BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER WITH SPLATTERED FOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,ALONG BASE BOARD AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR DRAIN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS PROVIDED INSIDE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER. A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PERSONAL ITEMS:PURSE AND SHOES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD STORAGE. RELOCATE ITEMS.
OCT 202015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 20
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMNOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 272014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS STORED IN SANITZING BUCKETS WITH WATER AND NO SANITIZER, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER(SPILLS).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA(SPILLS).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
APR 292013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No certified food manager on premises or certified food manager certificate posted. Establishment is preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods-Cooked Eggs at 35.6 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises or have city of chicago certificate posted or have proper documentation from institution for enrollment or pending city of chicago certificate. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
Inspection report summary not displayed on visible to establsihment customers. Instructed that inspection report summary must be posted in plain view and conspicuous to establishment customers. Serious citation issued 7-42-010(B).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall tile missing from behind coolatta machine. Instructed to replace missing wall tile.
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