SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

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117 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 5, 2020 · passed with conditions

8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGES, DAIRY CREAMERS, CHEESE).PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE DURING THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.TRASH ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

FEB 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no certified food service manager on site at time of inspection while potential hazardous foods eggs and ham were being prepared and or served. Instructed manager to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and a served. Serious violation #7-38-012

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

Observed cracked and loose floor tile between three-compartment sink and mop sink in rear. Instructed site to repair and maintain at all times.

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

Observed men's restroom light burned out. Instructed site to repair and maintain at all times.

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

Observed no back flow preventive device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide. Observed slow drain at exposed hand sink at front counter area. Instructed site to repair and maintain it all times.

MAR 1
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A BIG, THICK CHUNK OF ICE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE BEHIND THE FAN IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MUST KEEP SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE CEILING ABOVE THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH FOOD/BEVERAGE SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

OCT 14
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPELY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. ALSO CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET BY PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES.MUST CLEAN AND PRPPERLY STORE RUGS AND CORDS OFF FLOORS. DISCARD ANY ARTICLES NOT USING

OCT 5
2016
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS. APPROX 14-LBS OF CREAM MAINTAINED AT 44.8F,44.2F,3LBS OF HAM AT 45.4F,3LBS OF SAUSAGE-45.6F,2LBS OF VEGGIE EGG PATTIES-47.5F,1-LB OF STEAK AT 52.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.F OR BELOW. 23-LBS OF FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-CDI, COST APPROX $ 60.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 92 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AND ON WALLS OF CUSTOMER DINING ROOM,16 SMALL FLIES FLING IN PREP AREA AND BY WASHROOM DOORS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS AND STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOU VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPELY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. ALSO CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET BY PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES.MUST CLEAN AND PRPPERLY STORE RUGS AND CORDS OFF FLOORS. DISCARD ANY ARTICLES NOT USING

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AUG 3
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED STORAGE STAND NOT CLEAN UNDER OVENS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRONT COUNTER AREA OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLER AND MILK COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DUST PANS.MUST CLEAN AND PROPELY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. ALSO CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET BY PAPER STORAGE SUPPLIES.MUST CLEAN AND PRPPERLY STORE RUGS AND CORDS OFF FLOORS. DISCARD ANY ARTICLES NOT USING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONLINE FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

DEC 4
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.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

SEP 29
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 26
2014
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.5F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 76.9 AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED.UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN.

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

ALL OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT DOORS LEADING TO OTHER EXIT DOORS WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM SEAL. NOT TIGHT FITTING. ADJACENT EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM ALL OF ITS DOORS LEADING TO OTHER UNSEALED EXITS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-4-13 NOT CORRECTED. #34-CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.#35-REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WASHROOM VENTS.#42-SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET; REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

BULK SUGAR MUST BE LABELED.

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

ALL FLOORS THUR OUT UNDER AND AROUNG NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING STORAGE BATHROOM ECT

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

WALL BEHIND EQUIPEMENT FRONT AREA AND COFFE TOSTER AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING

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

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INCLUDING THE MANAGEMENT, MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

NOV 4
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

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

REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WASHROOM VENTS.

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

SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET; REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET.

JUL 30
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER PIPE.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WINDOW SILLS AT FRONT STOOL CUSTOMER SITTING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE STICKY FLOOR AT BATHROOMS AND REAR AREA BY 3COMP SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST PROVIDE FUNCTIONING BULBS AT BOTH COCA-COLA COOLERS AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

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

ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

APR 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. Cutting board with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached.

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. Must provide internal thermometers in most coolers.

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