SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

BEAT. 37/100

4758 W LAKE ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 13, 2016 · passed

Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 13
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 6
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

PREMISES HAS NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,SERIOUS VIOLAION 7-38-030

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

MUST CLEAN THE DONUT SHELVES IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE OF FOOD PARTICLES

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

AUG 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ONE UNITS AIR TEMP WAS AT 54.2F AND THE OTHER AIR TEMP WAS 51F. INSTUCTED THAT BOTH UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. BOTH UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNITS MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. MUST FAX A LETTER REQUESTING THE TAG REMOVAL TO 312 746-4240 OR EMAIL REQUEST TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE COOLERS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2. SAUSAGE AT 53.6F, EGGS AT 51.6F AND MILK AT 57.8F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD IN BOTH UNITS WERE DISGARDED WHICH INCLUDED ONE AND A HALF GALLONS OF MILK, CHEESE, CREAM CHEESE PACKAGES, SAUSAGE, HAM, BACON AND EGGS. VALUE $120.00 LBS. 10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

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

AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WAS ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 11, 2015. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

MAR 13
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 11
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

UPON ARRIVAL FOUND ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING UNDER A BOIL WATER ORDER FROM THE WATER DEPT. ISSUED MARCH 11, 2015. HOT WATER TEMP AT THE SINK WAS 77.1F. ESTABLISHMENT HAS NO WAY TO BOIL WATER OR PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING, CLEANING OR SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-40-010. BOIL WATER ORDER MUST BE RESCINDED AND HOT WATER OF 11OF OR HIGHER AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET FOR WASHING TOP LOADING FROZEN BEVERAGE MACHINE.

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

FOUND THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE/SERVING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN RESTAURANT AND ALL COUNTERS. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL ALL MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT ON PREP TABLES. REMOVE ALL SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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AUG 22
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 20
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT PREP AREA HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED A INFESTATION OF MORE THAN 150 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS UNDER COOLATA MACHINE,ESPRESSO MACHINE,SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,BEHIND GARBAGE CAN AT SERVICE COUNTER,DONUT DISPLAY UNIT,INSIDE OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE,UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,UNDER CRATES,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.SEVERAL BAGS OF OPEN POISON AT SERVICE COUNTER,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.ALSO EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 8 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE PROVIDED IN LOGBOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE LICENSE.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,SAUSAGE,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A SUMMARY AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(7-42-010B)

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE CABINETS,SERVICE COUNTER,PREP COOLER,ALL EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,COOLATA MACHINE,ESPRESSO MACHINE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL OVER PREP AREA HAND SINK,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND LIGHT FIXTURES.

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

MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME.

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

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR AREA FROM ALONG WALLS AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.

JAN 8
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

STILL REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

OCT 29
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS,COFFEE MACHINE SAND OVEN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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

LIGHT ABOVE THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD UP THERE BY SCOTCH TAPE. SECURE THE LIGHT SHIELD PROPERLY.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

JAN 30
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTINTIALLY HARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. EGGS, SAUSAGE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 2-38-012

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

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS,COFFEE MACHINES,OVEN,COUNTER.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS ALL THE FLOORS FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER THEM.

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

LIGHT ABOVE THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND HELD UP THERE BY SCOTCH TAPE. SECURE THE LIGHT SHIELD PROPERLY.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WATER GOES DOWN VERY SLOWLY. REPAIR IT.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTH ON THE COUNTED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 18
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS & STORAGE CABINETS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL PREP COOLER

MAY 31
2012
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 DONUTS,PAPER,BROKEN GLASS COFFEE POT ON GROUND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE FOOD & DEBRI FROM GROUND,CLEAN AREA & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR OF CTA GREEN LINE.NO TOILET ROOM LOCATED INSIDE OF DUNKIN DONUTS .DUNKIN DONUTS EMPLOYEES USE THIS TOILET FACILITY.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER & MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS & STORAGE CABINETS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL PREP COOLER.

JAN 23
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DOOR TO ICE BIN (CURRENTLY BROKEN).

MAY 11
2011
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. REPAIR DOOR TO ICE BIN (CURRENTLY BROKEN).

JAN 15
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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.

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