SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

EAT. 82/100

4649 S CICERO AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 9, 2025 · passed

10 of 14 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL COOLERS UNDER DRINK PREP COUNTER WITH SPILLAGE ON SHELVES. OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF PORTABLE ICE BIN TO HAVE SPILLS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 26
2024
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 29
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

EMPLOYEE TAMALES ON TABLE IN DRIVE THRU AND EMPLOYEE BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE ON FRONT TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.

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

CONDESNOR LINES LEAKING IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN REAR INBETWEEN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BUCKLING AND CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING

DEC 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE OF SUPPLIES FOR THE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO A PROCEDURE AND THE PROPER SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OCT 30
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND REMOVE ICE FROM FREEZER STORAGE SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED ICE ON THE FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT HANDLE LEAKING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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OCT 30
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50F. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CONTAINER OF TURKEY SAUSAGE (50.2F), CONTAINER OF COOKED EGGS PATTIES 49.8F, CONTAINER OF SAUSAGE 50.1F, CONTAINER OF EGG WHITE PATTIES AT 49.3F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS AT $100 VALUE. CITATIONS ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE, EGGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

JUN 19
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH MULTIPE DARK GROOVES. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT

JUN 11
2014
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

REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH A 1/4 GAP AT BASE RIGHT CORNER. RODENTPROOF DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH MULTIPE DARK GROOVES. REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT.

AUG 28
2012
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 8
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE LARGE OVEN AND THE HOOD ABOVE.

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

CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

JUL 12
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 6
2010
PASSED
3 violations
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE BIN.RECAULK SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES .REPAIR REAR DOOR FRAME IN POOR REPAIR.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK.

APR 29
2010
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMMY MOLD ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS AND CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM ALL PARTS ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND DOOR PANEL ON ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENTIRE ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR DOOR PANEL.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE CLEANED AND REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156955 DATED 1/8/09 NOT CORRECTED.#33 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#35 MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.STIRRERS NEEDS TO BE DISPENSED PROPERLY.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENT COVER IN TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE BIN.RECAULK SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.COUNTER TOPS,SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
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 GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES .REPAIR REAR DOOR FRAME IN POOR REPAIR.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN VESTIBULE AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK.

MINORFood Temperature
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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.STORE BELONGINGS PROPERLY.

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