SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

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101 N WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 19, 2024 · passed

5 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 19
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE A COLD HOLD REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRY PRODUCTS (SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY ON SUGAR, IN LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER, WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE.

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OF COLD HOLD UNIT WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS (MILK CRATES) ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

MAR 15
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 14
2023
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED(BACON, EGGS,SAUSAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RAN IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE REQUIRED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE

MAY 19
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER-TOPS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXTERIOR OF CAMBRO ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOUGHNUT RACKS, WAREWASHING AREA, AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BATHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOUGHNUT RACKS, WAREWASHING AREA, AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 2
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, A PITCHER WAS INSIDE THE SINK AND A WASH CLOTHE WAS ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AND USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DATED 11/06/2015 WAS NOT POSTED/FOUND ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

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

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

NOV 6
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TAKE OFF GLOVES AND PUT ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING THEIR HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND NO HAND SOAP WAS AVAILABLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH LOCATIONS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. OBSERVED CREAM AND EGGS BEING THAWED OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND FAN UNIT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE TURBO OVEN. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS LOCATED INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE.

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MAY 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS MIX COFFEE DRINKS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT THE SERVING LINE, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

OCT 29
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABEL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WAQLK-IN COOLER AND CHEST COOLERS

JAN 10
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANANGER WAS ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE ESTABLISHMENT WAS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING P0TENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AS REQUIRED.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE.

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

CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS WITHOUT THEM.

NOV 4
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO SANITATION CERTIFICATES OR ENROLLMENT LETTER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS REPORT SUMMARY NO DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS UNDER SERVING COUNTERS, COUNTERS AND COOLERS.

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 CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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