SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

YOUR CALL. 69/100

201 W LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 10, 2025 · passed

6 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Backflow device for sanitizer dispenser in poor repair, leaking at the base. instructed to repair.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Peeling paint at wall in basement dish wash area. Instructed to repair.

JAN 4
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

In-use spoons kept in standing water, instructed to keep under running cold water or dry clean container.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Peeling paint noted on wall behind 3-comp sink, instructed to remove and maintain.

DEC 20
2023
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 14
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE IF NOT PLANNING ON REPAIRING.

MAY 19
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION /FREEZER UNITS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT AREA , MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE AS WELL AS ELEVATE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AS WELL IN PREP AREA. MUST INCREASE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

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MAY 9
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER SECTION OF ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LARGE CRACKSON UPPER WALL AREAS WHERE COOLERS ARE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

JUN 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDERS ,(WITH GLOVES ON)DROP A LID FROM PREP COOLER ON THE FLOOR ,PICK THE LID UP,( I WATCH HIS GLOVES TOUCH FLOOR), FROM THE FLOOR.FOOD HANDLER TOOK GLOVES OFF AND PUT ANOTHER PAIR OF GLOVES ON PROCEEDED TO FINISH FOOD ORDER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STOP EMPLOYEE TO WASH HIS HANDS,CDI. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY THAT RESULT IN HAND,(GLOVE) CONTAMINATION PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010A.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEES USING SMALL COUNTER IN BASEMENT TAHTS ALSO USE TO STORE OFFICE SUPPLIES, PRINTER.NO ADDITIONAL PREP TABLE FOR BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.

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

DUNKIN DONUT CUSTUME AND DRY STORAGE ON BOXES ON FLOOR.MUST INSTALL ADDITONAL SHELVING TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL

OCT 13
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROPERLY INSTALL THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP TABLES FOR BASEMENT TO SUPPORT THE BUSINESS OPERATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED.

SEP 29
2015
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. HOT WATER DEPLETED DURING INSPECTION. WATER NOW AT 75 DEGREES F AT THIS TIME. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. (AT LEAST 85 DEGREES F AT HANDWASHING AND OTHER SINKS AND 110-120 AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK)

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

MUST PROVIDE A DISTINCT SEPARATION BETWEEN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER AREA. MUST ALSO ENCASE OVERHEAD PIPES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE PIPES ARE NOT WASTE PIPES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROPERLY INSTALL THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP TABLES FOR BASEMENT TO SUPPORT THE BUSINESS OPERATION.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT,SINKS AND PREP SURFACES. REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DUST IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE DUST AND POOLING WATER.

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

MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE COVING IN THE WASHROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUHGOUT BASEMENT WHERE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT WHERE MISSING. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER SHIELD FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.

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

MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF INSTALLATION.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN BASEMENT. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED.

SEP 22
2015
FAILED
0 violations

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