NOV 20
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS.
BEAT. 18/100
1316 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 20, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
2 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 PIC HAS NO COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2 (SEE BELOW)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 NO COC CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, DAIRY, SAUSAGE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON-SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS) AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.17 NO COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 THE WATER STAYS ON WHEN TURNED OFF AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPONENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
NOV 132025FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2025
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID COC CERTIFIED FOOD'S MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2 (SEE BELOW)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO COC CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, DAIRY, SAUSAGE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS) AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: A FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD, REMOVED GLOVES, AND PUT ON ANOTHER SET WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE/AFTER GLOVE USE, TOUCHING BODY, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 2 LARGE FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOM, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NO COVER FOR THE FRONT ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE WATER STAYS ON WHEN TURNED OFF AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
MAR 92023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 9
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 282023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2023
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN AND DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND NO LID FOR THE COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE TO EMPTY RECEPTACLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED - COS
DEC 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AND HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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DEC 142022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS BREAKFAST SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
APR 92021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OCT 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES NOR POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, NOR NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED FOR CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE USING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PATCHES OF ICE ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESIVE ICE.
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