SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

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27 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 21, 2025 · passed

11 of 20 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21
2025
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 17
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS WERE PREPARED/SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL NEAR MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

JUL 15
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED SUCH AS EGGS. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALL NEAR MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

JUN 14
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No thermometer provided in front prep cooler, instructed to install.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, instructed to wear.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice bucket stored too close to 3-comp sink, instructed to keep away.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

leaky pipe under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair pluming and maintain.

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MAR 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS; EGGS, MILK, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND OFFENSIVE ODOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VENTILATION SYSTEM OR FLOOR DRAIN SERVICED TO AVOID ODOR, AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 24
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COUNTER SURFACES IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE PREP AREA WITHOUT A PREP SINK FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF LIQUIDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

AUG 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204-112. BROKEN REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11, STANDING WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY.

FEB 7
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 30
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, DUMPSTERS WITH GARBAGE OVER FLOWING AND DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND KEEP LID TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN DUMPSTER GROUND AND KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMEND ORDERING ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS OR ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UP TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATON 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED, SERVED AND PREPARED FOR THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MAY 26
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear kitchen areas, under exposed hand sink, mop sink area, and employee bathroom, need re-grouting. Floors in rear kitchen areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls that had gaps by mop sink, and loose cove molding tiles in rear kitchen by mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed.

AUG 31
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

AUG 18
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 LIVE FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE REAR PREP AREA, IN THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ,UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK AND AT THE ICE BIN.

OCT 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( EGGS, CHICKEN..)INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERUIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE FOR DONUTS DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

NOV 26
2013
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 19
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

DURING INPSECTION FILLED MIDDLE NCOMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK WITH WATER. LET THE WATER DRAIN AND IT BACKFLOWED AND SPILLED OVER ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. PLUMBER WAS CALLED AT 1249PM.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 100PM CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. PLUMBER CLEANED OUT THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOW DRAINING PROPERLY WITHOUT ANY BACKFLOW. CORRECTED AT 200PM ON 11/19/2013.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE PRIOR TO 11/26/2013

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

DURING INSPECTION THERE IS WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT OR POSTED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PRESENT AND POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED OR COOKED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1250PM GUL BANO.

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

MUST CLEAN INTEIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK.

DEC 18
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 11
2012
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, CHEESE, HAM,ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED THAT WAS WRITTEN ON REPORT #634963 DATED 10-14-11: 36/1- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR DONUTS DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

OCT 14
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE STAND UP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility 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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR DONUTS DISPLAY CASE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 14
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CRACKED ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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