OCT 15
2025
PASS 1 violation
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DUNKIN DONUTS.
Chicago Health Dept
6536 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).
7 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
OCT 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 21
2025
PASS 3 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD (MILK) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONTLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 14
2025
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE BIN MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD (MILK) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONTLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID(S). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LID(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
APR 21
2023
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNITS, MILK AT 59.1F, ALMOND MILK 59.1F, AND SAUSAGE 50.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOSE LEAKING AT UTILITY SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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SEP 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK SUGAR CONTAINER LID CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOMS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED COFFEE SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 25
2018
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE RESTROOMS VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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