DUNKIN DONUTS.

Chicago Health Dept

3843 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2023.

Last inspected Oct 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE (TCS FOODS)BREAKFAST SAUSAGE/EGG SANDWICHES ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (11/26/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 26

2021

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 24

2021

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 59.3 F AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 60.1 F.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE BREWING EQUIPMENTS.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND COFFEE EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/STORAGE AREA AND IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.

MAR 26

2020

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD OF THE SANDWICH PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE OVEN AND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12- BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTOR OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ONE EMPLOYEE HAS NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

JAN 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INST MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP IN (WHIPPED CREAM) COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTOR OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS STORED IN REAR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED SAID FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLOSET REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NEAR THE WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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JUN 29

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN THE MOP SINK, IN 3 COMPT SINK, AND IN BOTH WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE IN ALL SINKS AT 77.0F TO 78.0F. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PLUMBER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AT LEAST 110-120F, ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT LEAST 85.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38.030. MANAGER CHECKED THE PILOT LIGHT AND INCREASED THE NUMBER OF THE WATER THERMOSTAT DURING INSPECTION. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESUMED AT 4:05PM ON ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES WITH A TEMP OF 86.0F AND 3 COMPT SINK WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 120.0F. FIELD SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. MUST DRY THE FLOOR BESIDE THE OVEN AND IN FRONT OF THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 30

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Found dirt build up on handles of hand washing sink in rear of kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Found unused ice machine in rear of kitchen. Instructed to remove to prevent pest harborage.

SEP 1

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 23

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3-13-15 NOT CORRECTED. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7-24-14 NOT CORRECTED. #38-FOUND OVEN (FOR BAKING BAGEL) WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING VENTILATION NOT NEEDED AT THE SAID EQUIPMENT.------------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE COOLATA MACHINE (TOP LOADER) IN FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT USE UNTIL CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

SEE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

MAR 13

2015

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOOD WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED THIRTY FIVE MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7-24-14 NOT CORRECTED. #38-FOUND OVEN (FOR BAKING BAGEL) WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING VENTILATION NOT NEEDED AT THE SAID EQUIPMENT.------------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE COOLATA MACHINE (TOP LOADER) IN FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REAR CEILING VENT OVER TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED WITH DRY FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 24

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FACILITIES (PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INFRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR REINSPECTION FORM TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL FORM TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. NOTED CREAM CHEESE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 58.1F, 56.2F, 55.4F, 57.3F, TUNA AT 48.7F, 47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND OVEN (FOR BAKING BAGEL) WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOOD OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING VENTILATION NOT NEEDED AT THE SAID EQUIPMENT.------------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE COOLATA MACHINE (TOP LOADER) IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (NEXT TO MEN'S WASHROOM). USABLE ITEMS MUS BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUL 24

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

MAR 11

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN CLOSET NEXT TO WOMEN AND MEN TOILET. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.

MAR 8

2011

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 28

2011

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #150239,02-09-10 NOT CORRECTED,FOUND LIGHT BULBS UNDER DONUT DISPLAY CABINET NOT SHIELDED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 03-08-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

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. MEN'S TOILET NOT FLUSHING,AN "OUT OF ORDER 'SIGN POSTED AT THE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT /FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN TOILET HAS BEEN FIXED

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST FLUSH FLOOR DRAIN AT ALL TIMES AND PUT COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM

Minor Facility Condition

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 PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOLATTA MACHINE AND ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE AT THE RIGHT CORNER AREA,OR SHOW PROOF THAT LIGHT BULBS ARE SHATTER RESISTANT

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR CAP OR HAIRNET

MAR 24

2010

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 9

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling ventilation covers and ceiling tile not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers and replace damaged ceiling tile.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulb under donut display not shielded. Insttructed to shield bulb.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not working inside prep cooler. Instructed to replace broken thermometer.

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