DUNKIN DONUTS.
626 S CLARK ST BLDG · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 21 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods( milk eggs...) instructed to obtain, Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
No sanitizer test strips on site for 3-comp sink sanitizer. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
JUL 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE (AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
JUN 212023FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLIES IN FRONT SERVING AREA FLYING AROUND DONUTS, ON WALLS, AND CEILING. OBSERVED 2 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AND 3 IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT OF FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
APR 262023FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE AND ON VARIOUS LOWER SHELVES AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AND THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA ON THE FLOOR ON THE TOWEL THAT IS ON THE GROUND DUE TO A LEAKY COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIVE COCKROACH AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE AS WELL AS ELIMINATE COCKROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALSO ELIMINATE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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FEB 72023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
5-202.12(E) OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER REACHING 135.4F, COLD WATER NOT FUNCTIONING ON SAID HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER AND NEVER ALLOW HOT WATER TO EXCEED 12OF AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE ONE OF TWO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
JUL 292022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
5-205.15 OBSERVED URINAL IN RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR URINAL
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JUL 212022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER #50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DONUTS TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK ACCORDINGLY OBSERVED URINAL IN RESTROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR URINAL
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
JAN 252021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON COOLERS, SHELVES AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN PREP AREA, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT DISPLAY CASES, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND HOLDING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED A MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON THE PHONE WHILE PREPARING THE CUSTOMERS DRINKS/FOOD AND NOT WASHING HER HANDS. ALSO, FOUND A CELLULAR PHONE ON THE FOOD PREPARATION SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER TOUCHING THE PHONE, BEFORE MAKING ORDERS AND TO KEEP CELLULAR PHONES OFF OF FOOD PREPARATION SURFACES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, HAM, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
THERE ARE MISSING/DAMAGED BASE TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE UPPER WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE ICE SCOOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLES UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
NO PROOF PROVIDED THAT THE EMPLOYEE ON STAFF MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, HAM, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
THERE ARE MISSING/DAMAGED BASE TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE UPPER WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE ICE SCOOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EITHER IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLES UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
NO PROOF PROVIDED THAT THE EMPLOYEE ON STAFF MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
MAR 282016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
PLASTIC FORK STORED IMPROPERLY IN STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKY PIPE NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY SAUSAGE, EGGS AND MILK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TOWARD THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR PUT IT INTO USE.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 122014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS AROUND COLATTA MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN DRY.
COLATTA MACHINE IS LEAKING. IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, HAM, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS) AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST RESEAL WALL TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
JUN 152012PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND GARBAGE ON FLOORS SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. FURTHERMORE, FOUND DUMPSTER WITH LIDS OPEN OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE CLEANED DUMPSTER AREAS DURING INSPECTION.
FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN.
FOUND LOOSE COLD WATER HANDLE AT HANDSINK FRONT OF PREMISES.
AUG 242011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED LARGE BLOCK OF ICE ON REAR OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ONE CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILE.
NOV 12010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND COUNTERTOPS NOT WIPED DOWN.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR COFFEE MACHINE AND HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE.(CHECK VALVES)
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