DEC 19
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS.
BEAT. 39/100
3203-3205 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 19, 2024 · passed
Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
OCT 112023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OCT 42023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUN 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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)
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.
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)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 242020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 24
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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
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NOV 172020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 17
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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 MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER STORAGE SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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 minimized. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
JUN 32019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 132017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2017
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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.
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 SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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.
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.
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.
NOV 92016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 9
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
NOV 22016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CONTAINERS CLOSED, MAY NEED TO INCREASE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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.
JUL 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
* 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
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
OCT 132015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 13
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TOILET TOP COVER NEEDED FOR TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OCT 202014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CRITICAL.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THEROMETERS MISSING IN PREP SANDWICH COOLERS AND MIK COOOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.
DEC 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 9
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE MENS ROOM TOILET TANK COVER IS MISSING, REPLACE THE COVER.
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