DEC 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS.
BEAT. 46/100
5201 W FULLERTON AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 18, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TURKEY (45.9F) AND PORK (44.5F-46.7F) SAUSAGE INSIDE OF A PREP COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED THE ENTIRE PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON SITE FROM 09/06/2022, REPORT #2563219. ONLY THE DATE OF THE SUMMARY REPORT WAS VISIBLE DUE TO LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES COVERING THE REMAINDER OF THE SUMMARY REPORT. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND THE ENITRE SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
SEP 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. WATER IS AT 71.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED SINK AND WATER IS NOW AT 100F.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WHIPPED CREAM COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED A PLASTIC GLOVE TIED AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM FAUCET AND REPAIR SO THAT WATER NO LONGER SPRAYS EVERYWHERE WHEN RUNNING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
JUN 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFEID FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGG & CHEESE SANDWICHES,TURKEY SAUSAGES ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVCIE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABELED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FRONT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 82020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BLACK/BROWN, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES ON PLASTIC SHIELD IN LOWER AND UPPER PARTS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STAINING ON CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR OF PREP. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
AUG 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11(A): MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 3 COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: MUST SEAL FLOOR BY THE WALL BASE UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD BY THE PREP COOLER.
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NOV 202017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE-USE GLOVES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER START WORK SHIFT AND IMMEDIATELY PUT ON SINGLE USE GLOVES AND BEGAN TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS, CREAM CHEESE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAND-WASHING IS REQUIRED BEFORE STARING TASKS, SUCH AS PUTTING ON SINGLE-USE GLOVES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN POOR REPAIR, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER AND -IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND/OR REPAIR.
MAR 22016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES/NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 132015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. CLOTHES ETC.
JUL 252014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER,THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
JUN 142013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2013
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, NO RUNNING HOT WATER, WATER DID NOT RECOVER UNTIL AFTER ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES, MUST INVEST IN A BIGGER HOT WATER TANK AND HOT WATER MUST BE CONSISTENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., MUST RODENT PROOF THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW, MUST BE SEALED AND TIGHTLY FITTED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, CERTIFICATE GIVEN WAS A XEROX COPY, THAT HAD VOID ON IT, MUST HAVE A ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATE POSTED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
JUN 142013FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2013
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., MUST RODENT PROOF THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW, MUST BE SEALED AND TIGHTLY FITTED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
AUG 202012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light and ventilation ocvers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
MAR 112011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR OFFICE.
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