DUNKIN DONUTS.

Chicago Health Dept

3203-3205 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

18 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Dec 2024.

Last inspected Dec 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
55
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 19
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

OCT 11
2023
PASS 5 violations
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.

OCT 4
2023
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

JUN 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
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.

NOV 24
2020
PASS 1 violation
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

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NOV 17
2020
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
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. CITATION ISSUED.

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 MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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 minimized. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

JUN 3
2019
PASS 4 violations
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 TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14
2017
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 13
2017
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
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 SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

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.

NOV 9
2016
PASS 1 violation
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.

NOV 2
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 CONTAINERS CLOSED, MAY NEED TO INCREASE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

JUL 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
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

OCT 13
2015
PASS 1 violation
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.

OCT 5
2015
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.

OCT 27
2014
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 20
2014
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 CRITICAL.

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.

DEC 9
2013
PASS 2 violations
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.

DEC 20
2012
PASS · 0 violations

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