SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

5705-5709 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 5, 2024 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LABEL, PEANUT, COCONUT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS (DUST, DIRT, FOOD, ETC.) ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PULL ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. OBSERVED LIQUID ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 22
2022
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED WITH THE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION OR INSIDE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF ICE.

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

NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING/STORAGE THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE KIT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON CORDS BEHIND OVENS AND ON BACK OF 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BAKERY SHELVES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS (COFFEE GRINDS, DUST, DIRT, FOOD, ETC.) ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PULL ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. OBSERVED LIQUID ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 21
2020
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE KIT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE ALL ALL HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWL SINKS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON A COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.5F-49.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $30. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON CORDS BEHIND OVENS AND ON BACK OF 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON BAKERY SHELVES IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TOILET (WITH WASTE INSIDE) ON GROUND NEXT TO DUMPSTER. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED ALL WASTE/GARBAGE MUST BE PROPERLY DISPOSED OF, INSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS (COFFEE GRINDS, DUST, DIRT, FOOD, ETC.) ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PULL ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS. OBSERVED LIQUID ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON CEILING LIGHTS IN REAR. OBSERVED DEAD BUGS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ALSO REPLACE ANY MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR POSTED MOST RECENT SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

OCT 6
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DAIRY COOLER GASKET, IN POOR REPAIR, LOCATED ON FRONT COUNTER COFFEE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELD, LOCATED ABOVE DRIVE THROUGH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, DIRECTLY NEXT TO CAPTIVE AIRE ROTATING OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. ALSO, OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER, FOR LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED GREASE STAINS AND BUILDUP ABOVE PREP STATION ON EAST WALL OF DRIVE-THRU PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN BOTH WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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MAR 10
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 1
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, OPEN BAIT(MICE POSION)UNDER THE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALL BAIT MUST BE INCLOSED.7-37-005A.

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

OBSERVED 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS/CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, AND NO MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBESERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION #45 FROM REPORT 1464751 DATE 2/11/2015 AND REINSPECTION 1464758 DATED 2/18/2015. CORRECT BY DATE 5/11/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FEB 18
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 11
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND MAIN DONUT SERVING AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. SURROUNDING GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN.(GARBAGE SPILLAGE) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES DELI MEAT, HAM, SAUSAGE ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. (7-38-012)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

DEC 30
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Interior ice machine panel, cutting boards, sinks, prep counter and storage racks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in corners and rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate suplies 6 inches or higher and away from walll.

SEP 11
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage racks and display case not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

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