SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

EAT. 86/100

749 W 31ST ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 17, 2022 · passed

Passed all 14 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 17
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINKS IN NEED OF HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

CUSTOMER BATHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR (RACKS, OVEN) WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. OBSERVED A BUCKET OF STANDING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN.

APR 30
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 25
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN NOZZLES ON THE DRINK DISPENSORS TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 14
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR AND AROUND FAN HOUSING UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND AT REAR AROUND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

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

REMOVE OR PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR AND CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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JAN 13
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

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

A LEAK WAS OBSERVED AT ONE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (SINK CLOSEST TO THE DONUGHNUTS); REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER SINK.

JUN 25
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREP AREA, STACKS OF PAPER AND UNRELATED FOOD ITEM STORED ON TBLE, INSTURCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

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

MINOR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

CLUTTER NOTED AT REAR SIDE OF KITCHEN, OLD EQUIPMENT UNUSED FIXTURE PILED UP, INSTRUCTED TO REAMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

DEC 15
2014
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED THE PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING WITH WATER SOURCE NOT SAFE, A BOIL ORDER NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER DEPTARTMENT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FEB 7
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FANS IN WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE ICE.

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

MUST CLEAN SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTERS AND COFFEE MACHINES.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR, CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN AND PREP AREA EQUIPMENT.

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FOR ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO DISPOSAL AREA; REPLACE.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING IN FRONT REACH IN UNIT WHERE MILK IS STORED; REPLACE.

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND AREAS; AVOID CLUTTER BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

JUL 11
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 17
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND TABLES NOT WIPED DOWN AT REAR OF PREMISES.

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.(EXTINGUISHERS,PERSONAL ITEMS,ETC.)

DEC 14
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. (CLOTHES,BAGS.ETC.)

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED CORRECTLY.

FEB 24
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE COURSE, NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED IE. SAUSAGE, EGG PATTIES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AT PIPING AND CONDENSER IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR DOOR AT CABINET UNDER DONUT DISPLAY CASES. REPAIR GASKET AT WALK IN COOLER ENTRANCE.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS UNDER DONUT DISPLAY CASE, RACKS FOR DONUTS/MUFFINS, STORAGE RACKS AT REAR, OVEN AT REAR, VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT REAR, UNDER, AROUND COFFEE UNITS, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT FRONT PREP AREA, FAN GRID COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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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. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AT PREP AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT DONUT DISPLAY CASES AT FRONT AREA.

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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.

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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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED RACKS NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AT REAR.

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