AUG 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS.
BEAT. 40/100
800 N KEDZIE AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 20, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED POSSIBLE CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND SMALL FLIES (4-5) ON DONUTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 18 LBS AT $55 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL READY-TO-EAT ITEMS WITH PARCHMENT PAPER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND A DEAD ROACH AND BIG FLY ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A SPEED RACK WITH BAGELS AND CROSSIANTS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/ PROTECT FOOD ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE PREP AREA IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132024PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
2-401.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER WITHOUT THE TOPS ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER STORED INSIDE THE COOLER UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA. INTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS/BEVERAGES/DRINKS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED LABELS NO/MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS CONTAINING WHAT APPEARS TO BE FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY VENT AT CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 62024FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2024
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER WITHOUT THE TOPS ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER STORED INSIDE THE COOLER UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA. INTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS/BEVERAGES/DRINKS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO WORKING/OBERABLE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TWO COOLER UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIANT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LABELS NO/MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS CONTAINING WHAT APPEARS TO BE FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY VENT AT CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192022FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN MULITPLE AREAS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA APPROX 5-10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE SHELVING AREA WHERE THE ESPRESSO MACHINE IS LOCATED UPPER REAR RIGHT CORNER BEHIND THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT AND INSIDE OF THE WALL COVERING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE WALL OF THE SWING DOOR WHERE EMPLOYEES ENTER, MUST TREAT AND REPAIR. APPROX 8-10 LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE COFFEE STATION ON THE REAR WALL ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COFFEE SERVING LINE. OBSERVED 3 SMALL ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE SAME AREA AND ANOTHER 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON COUNTER NEXT TO THE LARGE DOUBLE DOOR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE FULL SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG SHEET AT RETURN INSPECTION. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OTHER BUILD UP OF THE GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS AS WELL AS THE TOPS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE ON THE FLOORS AS WELL AS DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE REAR UNDER SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER THE COUNTER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE IN THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL COVERING LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE LOWER REACH IN COOLER IS LOCATED JUST AT THE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE SWING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 15
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILL ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND DEBRIS AROUND AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292019PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DIRTY MUFFIN PANS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PASTRY NOT COVER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE PREMISES TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
JAN 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN MPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AT COFFEE OR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AND SHOW THEM BY NEXT INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION
DEC 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN MPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
: COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AT COFFEE OR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AND SHOW THEM BY NEXT INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION
DEC 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN MPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD AT INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURES THEY ARE EGGS 56 F,SAUSAGE 56 F,BACON 56 F,HAM 56 F AND CREAM CHEESE 56 F.TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED WAS 43 LBS AT $200.00 WAS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SERVICE PREP COOLER HOLDING FOOD AT 56 F.FOOD WERE EGGS, SAUSAGE,BACON AND CREAM CHEESE.TAGGED COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AT COFFEE OR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AND SHOW THEM BY NEXT INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT. CORE
JAN 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT DONUT CASE,TRAY CART NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO REAR MOP SINK NO BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE, UNTIL BACK FLOW DEVICE IS ATTACHED FIRST.(PHOTO OF BACK FLOW DEVICE GIVEN AT THIS TIME. ALSO REPAIR LEAKS LOWER PIPE OF THE 3 COMP SINK, COMPARTMENTS 1, AND 2, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 252015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 25
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. FOUND SMALL LEAK AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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