DUNKIN DONUTS.

Chicago Health Dept

117 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2020.

Last inspected Aug 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 5

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Documentation & 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

Serious Other

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & 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.

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest 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

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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AUG 3

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

DEC 4

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

SEP 29

2014

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 26

2014

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest 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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK SUGAR MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

Minor Employee 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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee 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

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Employee 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

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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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