NOV 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS.
BEAT. 28/100
3910 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 24, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 19 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK LIKE SUBSTANCE AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE MEDAL PIECE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. (FOOD HANDLERS EMPTIED AND CLEANED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE FREQUENCY.
FEB 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITIATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BACON, SAUSAGE, EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
I OBSERVED A PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN. (FOOD HANDLERS EMPTIED AND CLEANED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER(SUGAR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN THEM.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL FROM FLOOR DRAIN FOR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKUP FROM 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ANY COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. (VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING COURSE OF INSPECTION BY PLUMBER) PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 202022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 20
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555785 5/13/22 NOT CORRECTED #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND LEGS,COUNTER TOP.#51- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55-MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAY 132022FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.THE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AT 3:16 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,EGGS,MILK,ICE CRAEM,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION AT 3:16 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2546783 1/21/22 NOT CORRECTED #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND LEGS,COUNTER TOP.#51- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#55-MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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JAN 212022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND LEGS,COUNTER TOPS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
JAN 142022FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2022
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE WITH BUILD UP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE BELOW AND THE SAME WITH INTERIOR LOWER PANEL INSIDE OF MACHINE.MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BIN,PREP TABLES AND LEGS,COUNTER TOPS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MAR 172021FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 17
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITHOUT EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND VERIFIABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WATER MUST BE RELEASED AT EXTREMELY SLOW INTERVALS TO PREVENT WASTE WATER FROM ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
DEC 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK NOTED IN REAR PREP ROOM WHERE CAKES ARE HANDLED AND DECORATED: AND PREP TABLE, MIXER AND CAKE SUPPLIES LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR RELOCATE IN OTHER PREP AREAS ON SITE. WHERE HANDSINK IS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DIPPERWELL NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR FREEZER NOT CLEAN, OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE REAR FREEZER, OVEN,UNDERCOUNTER COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RE-CAULK. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN REAR CAKE PREP AREA AND REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA..
SEP 292016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 29
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 222014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER ON BASKIN ROBBINS SIDE UNCELAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF RECH IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 222013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 22
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIPPERWELL AND COUNTERTOPS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
OCT 52012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP ON THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED.(NOTE THE FREEZER TEMPS ARE WITHIN CODE -10F
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
SEP 202012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOOS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE BUIK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE CONDENSER IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP ON THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED. (NOTE THE FREEZER TEMPS ARE WITHIN CODE -10F).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNRES. HAS DUST BUILDUP.
DEC 142011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION, OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND ALSO LEAK FROM CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. MAINTENANCE CREW ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO REPAIR SAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR TOP OF COOLATTA MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE BY ICE CREAM SECTION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN POOR REPAIR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
NOV 172011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR TOP OF COOLATTA MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE BY ICE CREAM SECTION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FEB 12010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR NEAR DELIVERY DOOR, GROUT FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEPS ON DOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.WALK IN FREEZER.
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.HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING AT MOP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEEDED FOR MILK COOLER IN DINING AREA.
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