Chicago
39
BEAT

Dunkin Donuts

3203-3205 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
39/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
10 passed
Last Inspected
2024-12-19
Pass Rate
56%
6 failures
Score
39/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-12-19)
Failed 6 inspections (2023, 2020, 2017...)
Pest Activity issues found across 10 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 31×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Documentation & Training critical
2024-12-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

2023-10-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE SERVING LINE AND FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND COFFEE BEVERAGE MACHINES WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2023-10-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND ON WALLS AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAIN...

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; PIPES IS LEAKING WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE SERVING LINE AND FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS AND COFFEE BEVERAGE MACHINES WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,SAUSAUGE, MILK BASED DRINKS). MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-11-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON ATTACHED TO MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

2020-11-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND ON WALLS AROUND THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAI...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER STORAGE SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON ATTACHED TO MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER MUST BE MAINTAINED SO that the accumulation of debris, insect, rodent attraction and harborage are minimize...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE & DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, OFFICE, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-03 Pass Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BROWNISH LIKE RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS FOR STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE RACKS ON THE CARTS, AND THE OUTSIDES OF THE DRINK MACHINE, 4-DRAWER COOLER AND COOLER WITH FOOD STAINS AND BUILT UP FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE SERVING LINE AND FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND ALONG THE BASEBOARDS, AND UNDER THE SHAKE MACHINES AND COFFEE BEVERAGE MACHINES WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED T...

2017-09-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-09-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

DRAIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT DRAINING. WASTE WATER IS NOT GOING DOWN THE DRAIN IT'S FLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTED TO ALLOW ALL WASTE WATER TO PROPERLY DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

critical Pest Activity

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

REAR SERVICE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING. 1 LIVE ROACH FOUND AT EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN POOR REPAIR. LIDS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING, THEY ARE BUBBLED UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY TO REPLACE LIDS ON DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT SANDWICH STATION IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. PREP TABLES THAT HOLD ALL DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL PREP TABLES, BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND AROUND FRONT REGISTER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT COLD BREW STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL COFFEE SPILLS DRIPPING ON WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TOILET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLE MUST BE TURNED WITH DIFFICULTY TO FLUSH TOILET. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

SECTIONS OF FLOORS WHERE THE GROUT IS NOT LEVEL WITH THE FLOOR TILE MUST BE REPAIRED(FOUND WATER SETTLING IN THESE AREAS). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND CORNERS WHERE DIRT AND SOME DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

2016-11-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

IMPROPER GARBAGE HANDLING OBSERVED IN ENCLOSED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. OVERFLOWING TRASH FOUND IN BOTH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN THE GARBAGE CORAL AREA. BOXES AND TRASH FOUND IN RECEPTACLES 2-3-FEET ABOVE THE RIMS OF THE RECEPTACLES. MUST KEEP GARBAGE CON...

minor Sanitation

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

SECTIONS OF FLOORS WHERE THE GROUT IS NOT LEVEL WITH THE FLOOR TILE MUST BE REPAIRED(FOUND WATER SETTLING IN THESE AREAS). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND CORNERS WHERE DIRT AND SOME DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN AN UNCOVERED CONTAINER ATTACHED TO THE WALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE MACHINE OR IN A CONTAINER PROPERLY COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2016-07-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HAM WRAPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

2015-10-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOILET TOP COVER NEEDED FOR TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-10-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
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 30 GNATS ON VARIOUS WALLS, AND CEILING THRU-OUT PREMISES. CONCENTRATED AREA OF GNATS WERE BY THE WALL LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE TOP COVER OF TOILET BOWL MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BINS LOCATED BY THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

2014-10-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-10-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED, USING AS A DUMP SINK AND CLOGGED WITH HOT CHOCOLATE AND SUGAR PACKETS INSIDE BASIN OF SINK. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CR...

critical Pest Activity

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

BOTH OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERLFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THEROMETERS MISSING IN PREP SANDWICH COOLERS AND MIK COOOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.

2013-12-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

THE FREEZER LIGHT SHIELD IS FULL OF WATER AND ICE, CLEAN OUT THE LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE MENS ROOM TOILET TANK COVER IS MISSING, REPLACE THE COVER.

2012-12-20 Pass License

No violations found.

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