DUNKIN DONUTS.
5454 S STATE ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 192025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
4-201.11 OBSERVED INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR AND FALLING INTO PREPARED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
5-203.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SINK/SERVICE SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR DISPOSING OF EXCESS WASTE OF (COFFEE, SLUSHEE, SMOOTHIES) WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING
6-501.13 OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF DONUT CASING AND STORAGE RACKS. NOTED SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON STORED SYRUPS, ON WORKING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO DRINK MIXING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
SEP 102025FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING MILK, EGGS, SAUSAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS , STANDING ON DONUT RACKS LOCATED ON DISPLAY CASES, ON PREP TABLES, CARDBOARD BOXES, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COFFEE SYRUPS AND MIXER. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR AND FALLING INTO PREPARED ICE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DUMP SINK/SERVICE SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR DISPOSING OF EXCESS WASTE OF (COFFEE, SLUSHEE , SMOOTHIES) WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF DONUT CASING AND STORAGE RACKS. NOTED SPILLS AND SPLATTER ON STORED SYRUPS, ON WORKING INGREDIENT CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO DRINK MIXING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OCT 22024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-201.13 OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
SEP 252024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ~ 50 BEES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THRU WINDOW AND HOT PREP AREA AND ~30-40 ANTS ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR PROPER ABATEMENT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
OBSERVED DIRT AND OIL BUILDUP AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTING THE BEES AND OTHER PEST.
NOTED CLUTTER OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN THE BACK AREA AND UNDER THE RACKS .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP AND FOOD RESIDUES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
MAR 172023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED MILK STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS A LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON SHELVING UNITS.
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SEP 232022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HOT PREP AND ON VENTS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 162022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
OBSERVED 10-12 LARGE FLIES AND 5 BEES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR PROPER ABATEMENT PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HOT PREP AND ON VENTS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED 3- FEMALE EMPLOYEES TWO AT DRIVE THRU WITH MASK OFF AND HANGING ON EAR AS THEY TAKE & GIVE ORDERS AT WINDOW AND OTHER ONE HAD MASK UNDER CHIN WHILE IN RESTAURANT.MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS TO COVER MOUTH AND NOSE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
JUN 192020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REST ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
JUN 172020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER TOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER TOPS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND EXTERIOR OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK(WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL)AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PREMISES HAS ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN REST ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
AUG 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-01
OBSERVED RUBBER GASKET SEAL ON THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN
MAY 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED RUBBER GASKET SEAL ON THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN
APR 202018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed excessive dirt build up in floor drain in rear prep area, under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed restroom door in rear of prep area without self closing device. Must install self closing device for restroom door. Must maintain same.
Observed hot chocolate machine not in use in stored on floor in rear prep area. Must remove to prevent pest harborage.
FEB 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit: egg omelettes @ 133.3F; sausage patties @ 129.0F; Chicken @ 123.8F; and hash brown potates @ 104.2F. Found eggs in the prep cooler @ 60.6F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed excessive dirt build up in floor drain in rear prep area, under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed restroom door in rear of prep area without self closing device. Must install self closing device for restroom door. Must maintain same.
Observed hot chocolate machine not in use in stored on floor in rear prep area. Must remove to prevent pest harborage.
OCT 312017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEANS DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM.
OCT 242017FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEATS, EGGS, AND SAUSAGE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEANS DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR STORE AREA AROUND. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
APR 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ONLY EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WORKING DRIVE THRU WINDOW, HANDLING CASH TOUCHING REGISTER, PREPARING DRINKS, TOUCHING LIDS AND SERVING CUSTOMERS NEVER WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)ISSUED.
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (BREAKFAST SANDWICHES, ESPRESSO, COFFEE AND BURRITOS)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
REMOVE SMALL GLASS FRAGMENTS, DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE DISPLAY CASE AT BOTTOM AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS OF ANY GLASS FRAGMENTS.
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD DEBRIS, AND IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA OF GLASS. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT BACK DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES.
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