SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

BEAT. 18/100

500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 10, 2024 · passed

Failed 9 of 27 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 10
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in all coolers, instructed to provide.

DEC 28
2022
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 21
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ANY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX. 10 ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 5 UNDER COFFEE STATION AND 5 IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

DEC 19
2022
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ANY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX. 10 ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 5 UNDER COFFEE STATION AND 5 IN REAR NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING INTO PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG UNDER COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM OR OTHER SYSTEM, INCLUDING USE OF SEWAGE TRANSPORT VEHICLES, WASTE RETENTION TANKS, PUMPS, PIPES, HOSES, AND CONNECTIONS THAT ARE CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CFM ARRIVES AT 11:12 AM. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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OCT 6
2022
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

VIOLATION CORRECTED, ICE MACHINE IN CONPLIANCE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

SERIOUSPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SPILLED BREWED COFFEE UNDER COLD BREW COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF BEVERAGES AND FOOD RESIDUE ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM SEPTEMBER 28,2022 NOT CORRECTED BY CORECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2564439: FOUND APPROX 15 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. NOTED 10 IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ICED COFFEE STATION. ALSO NOTED 5 IN REAR STORAGE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 28
2022
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND EMPLOYEES STORE MILK CANISTER, BREAD SLICER AND STRAINER IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLERS DUMP LIQUID INTO HANDWASHING SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT TOP/BEHIND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 50 SMALL FLIES AND ONE ROACH ON SITE. FOUND 1 ROACH NEXT TO CIRCUIT BREAKER, NOTED 15 IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ICED COFFEE STATION. ALSO NOTED 20 IN FOOD PREP AREA AND 15 IN REAR STORAGE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SPILLED BREWED COFFEE UNDER COLD BREW COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF BEVERAGES AND FOOD RESIDUE ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DETACHED AND HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGAER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO THERMOMETER LOCATED IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 10-15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO UTLITY SINK ALSO NOTED 2 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AND DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DETACHED AND HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGAER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A BROKEN DOOR HANDLE TO 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT NEAR THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORFood Temperature
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE HOT HOLDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FEB 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID OR POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS, DELI MEATS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVE EMPLOYEES WASHING THEIR HANDS IN THE 1-COMP PREP SINK. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN THE HAND SINK ONLY, AND NOT IN THE SINK FOR FOOD PREP OR WARE WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA BLOCKED BY EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEE COATS. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDEL FOOD OR BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN,

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA & MILK CRATES FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD & EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND MAIN TAN .

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, EXCESSIVE DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOASTER OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 31
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 26
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO USE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HAVE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE.

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS AND SAUSAGE )MUST BE ON SITE AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

OBSERVED CAULKING ALONG EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR, DRIED AND DETERIORATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROVES AND CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 8
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT THE DOOR TO THE FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR/GASKETS SO THE DOOR REMAINS TIGHTLY SHUT WHEN CLOSED. NOTED THAT THE COVERS TO THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS ARE BROKEN AND DO NOT STAY SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DISPENSERS SO THEY FUNCTION PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED COVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE FREEZERS. THE COVING IS BROKEN OFF FROM THE WALL AND ALSO GAPPING IN SOME AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND THE SAFE, UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE HAND SINK, UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED PACKAGES OF BEVERAGES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED THAT THE LIGHT SHIELDS NEAREST THE DISH MACHINE ARE CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

DEC 11
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS. NOTED ONE FOOD HANLDER TOUCH THE GARBAGE CAN AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES. NOTED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AT THE REGISTER THEN PREPARING DRINKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ADVISED MANAGER ON PROPER HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A

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

REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

JUL 28
2015
PASSED
3 violations
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. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ALONG THE LOWER SECTION OF THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.

JUL 14
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED COOKED EGGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (SAUSAGE,EGGS,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/CONSTRUCTED. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY RINSING MILK AND COFFEE GROUNDS INTO THE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SINK. NO SINK HAS BEEN PROVIDED ON SITE TO PROPERLY PRERINSE AND SCRAP MULTI USE UTENSILS PRIOR TO BEING WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL A SINK THAT CAN BE USED TO PRERINSE AND SCRAP MULTI USE DISHES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS AND ALL EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ALONG THE LOWER SECTION OF THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR.

OCT 27
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS ON DAIRY DISPENSERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.

OCT 15
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS ON DAIRY DISPENSERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS.

SEP 29
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 26
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH OR SANITIZE UTENSILS, POTS, DISHES WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NO ATTACHED SOAP, RINSE AGENT OR SANITIZER. MANAGER UNCERTAIN IF MACHINE IS A CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE OR A HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE. MACHINE NOT REACHING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180. BOTH WASH AND RINSE GAGES INOPERABLE AND MACHINE COOL TO THE TOUCH AFTER RUNNING ITS CYCLE AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F. NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. UNABLE TO WASH RINSE OR SANITIZE ON PREMISES. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND COOLER/FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. HOLES IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-30-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST CLEAN COUNTERS AND SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.#34- CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.#35-WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.#40- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY WITH BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.

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

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN SAME AREAS. ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND 1ST FLOOR.

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ABOVE THE FROZEN COOLATA MACHINE.

SEP 25
2014
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH OR SANITIZE UTENSILS, POTS, DISHES WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. NO ATTACHED SOAP, RINSE AGENT OR SANITIZER. MANAGER UNCERTAIN IF MACHINE IS A CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE OR A HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE. MACHINE NOT REACHING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180. BOTH WASH AND RINSE GAGES INOPERABLE AND MACHINE COOL TO THE TOUCH AFTER RUNNING ITS CYCLE AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F. NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. UNABLE TO WASH RINSE OR SANITIZE ON PREMISES. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND COOLER/FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. HOLES IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-30-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST CLEAN COUNTERS AND SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.#34- CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.#35-WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.#40- PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC JARS AS LEGS (PROPS) FOR LATTE MACHINE ON PREP TABLE.

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY WITH BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.

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

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD AND PAPER DEBRIS, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN SAME AREAS. ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND 1ST FLOOR.

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ABOVE THE FROZEN COOLATA MACHINE.

OCT 30
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN COUNTERS AND SHELVES UNDER COUNTERS AND MAINTAIN. WIPE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A HANDLE FOR LEFT DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR WHERE MISSING. REPLACE MISSING PIECE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE ABOVE DOOR.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

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

WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM; MUST BE VISIBLE IN UNITS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOP IN LARGE ICE MACHINE.

JAN 8
2013
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 11
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CERFITIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED ON ARRIVAL AT 1150AM. CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED IN SITE AT 1215PM.A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #H000081732 14.

JUN 15
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR 1DR COOLER GASKET AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELVES OF DOUGNUT DISPLAY CASES TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COOLERS.ALSO MUST CLEAN DISPENSERS AT MILK DISPENSING MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 5
2010
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. Must fix ice machine lid, cooler door gasket in rear that's in poor repair; & cutting board with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached.

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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. Must clean floors in basement, under shelves & equipment.

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