SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

225 S CANAL ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 21, 2024 · passed

8 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 21
2024
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 7
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 55F - 49F LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER, WALK MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS AND DENATURES ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROX 2 GALLONS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 47F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. UNTIL IT MAINTAINS A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 15
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP, REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER/UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND OVEN STORED IN THE REAR AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 2
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BROWN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BROWN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, OAT MILK AND ALMOND MILK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53F - 57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 7 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DONUT STORAGE AREA. NOTED TWO FLIES ON DONUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID DONUTS. RECCOMNDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE MINIMIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOODHANDLERS PREPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTI HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

FOUND PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD STAINED (BROWN) WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CEILING VENT AND TILES OVER DONUT STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINATIN.

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OCT 5
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SPOONS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DRY CONTAINER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN COVERS AND WIRE SHELVES WITH HEAVY DUST BUIL-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO STORE COFFEE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPING CLOTHS AND USE SAID SINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITHOUT PAPER-TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR .NOTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ 106.4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER @ AT LEAST 110F. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ON SITE AND PROVIDED SERVICE. HOT WATER NOTED @ 110.0F AND REACHING AT CLOSE OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 27
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF SUGAR DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND CUTTING BOARD NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

SEP 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE,IE SEVERAL LARGE BOTTLES OF FLAVORED SYRUPS STORED ALL ON AND IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BOTTLES,CDI. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT,ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES,NOTHING IN,ON OR IN FRONT OF SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDED ANY (IDPH) ON LINE TRAINING CERTIFICATES.PREMISES PREVIOUS VIOLATED AT LAST INSPECTION DATED 12-11-2015,REPORT # 1607235. MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE-B/267.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

CELING AREA IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG PIPES ABOVE PAPER CUP STORAGE AREA, DAMAGE. ALSO BASEMENT CEILING STORAGE ROOM AREA.MUST REPAIR BOTH AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.

DEC 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE CORNERS AND HORIZONTAL EDGE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILINGS, CEILING VENT COVERS, WALK-IN COOLER CEILING DUST FAN GUARD COVERS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES FOR ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.

JUN 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTERS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ON COUNTER.

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

CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK IN WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLE UP AND AWAY FROM ICE.

JUN 13
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL LARGE HOLE AT WALL/CEILING ABOVE THE A/C DUCT PIPES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST HAVE SAMLL DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAIN.

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