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Dunkin Donuts

4245 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
81/100

Mostly clean — 12 of 15 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
15
12 passed
Last Inspected
2023-11-14
Pass Rate
80%
1 failure
Score
81/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-11-14
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Other issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation minor 21×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2023-11-14 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2021-12-10 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST SEAL GAP WITH RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES AND MILK CRATES BY REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2020-06-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND BY THE MOP SINK AREA WITH DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR AREA PREP TABLE BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-08-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SAN...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GASKETS AROUND THE 4 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNUSED BROKEN OVEN,COFFEE EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REAR STORAGE SHELF MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING...

2018-07-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

2018-07-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR (PREP/DISH WASHING AREA) HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL THE SAID HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZED REAR STORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2017-10-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD FOR THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

2016-09-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2015-12-09 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN THE PUBLIC HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOMS. PLASTIC CURTAINS IN THE DOORWAY OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (BURNED). MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

2014-07-22 Pass Canvass
2
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 THROUGHOUT REAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (HOOD) FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE BAGEL OVEN IN REAR.

2013-03-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF FROST. MUST DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT FIXTURES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT SHIELDED. MUST SHIELD LIGHTS IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

2012-11-05 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage room, under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Missing light shields in walk in cooler, and doughnut display unit, shall be provided, light shields need cleaning in rear kitchen/storage area.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2011-11-17 Pass Canvass
4
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. ICE BUILT UP ON THE FLOOR,CONDENSER ,CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN WALK IN FREEZER

minor Sanitation

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. COOKING HOOD FILTER UNCLEAN,MUST BE REPLACED

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. FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

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. DAMAGED THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED

2010-12-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves under counter and display case of pastries not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in corners and behind heavy equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

2010-05-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves under counter and display case of pastries not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in corners and behind heavy equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Light bulb not working in mens toilet room. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provide inside cooler in prep area. Instructed to provide thermometer inside cooler visible.

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