SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

BEAT. 48/100

1614 W 59TH ST · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 4, 2019 · passed

Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 4
2019
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 28
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.(60 IN THE DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 UNDER THE CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND 10 ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT) PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PROTECT FROM RODENTS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND THE COFFEE MAKERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 25
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 18
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED MANAGER WASHING BLENDER CONTAINER AND UTENSILS IN FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976597 ON 12-6-16: 38-THE RIGHT SINK STOPPER LEVER IS MISSING AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE LEVER SO THAT WATER CAN BE HELD IN THE SINK BASIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP COOLER GASKETS, COUNTER, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVES.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP, DEAD INSECTS).

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

DEC 6
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE RIGHT SINK STOPPER LEVER IS MISSING AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE LEVER SO THAT WATER CAN BE HELD IN THE SINK BASIN.

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NOV 25
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IS NOT MAINTAINED. THE SIDE ANCHORS TO KEEP THE LID ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER HAVE BROKEN AT BOTH ENDS SO THAT THE LID DOES NOT COVER THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH ONE THAT IS FULLY COVERED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN. THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT SINK STOPPER LEVERS ARE MISSING OR NOT OPERATIONAL AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LEVERS SO THAT WATER CAN BE HELD IN THE SINK BASINS.

JUN 6
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME FOOD IN THE WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD.

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SOFT SERVE MACHINE (SPILLS), SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLERW AND SODA MACHINE.

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

THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN:- CUSTOMER DINING AREA, PREP AREA AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN REAR, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO SOME ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN.

DEC 3
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWEL OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND PREP COUNTERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER DINING AREA, PREP AREA AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING IN REAR, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS AT CEILING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

OCT 15
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN DUSTY FANGUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN DRIP TRAY SOFT-SERVE, FRONT COFFEE STATION.

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

REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ICE BIN FRONT.

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

CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT OVER REAR PREP AREA, FILL ALL HOLES BEHIND SOFT-SERVE MACHIND AND 3 COMP. SINK.

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

NEED TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC BAG FROM AROUND DIPPER WELL DRAIN PIPE, BOTH DIPPER WELLS.

JUN 22
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF SOFT SERVE MACHINE (SPILLS), SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BASE OF BEVERAGE COOLER, BEVERAGE MACHINES, ETC

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS.

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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DONUT DISPLAY CASE. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINOROther
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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