SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

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309 W CHICAGO AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 3, 2024 · passed with conditions

2 of 5 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:00PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:00PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WASH AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH WASH AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN TO THE RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN TO THE RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.

AUG 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND SAUSAGE COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3:00PM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE CLEAN AND MOP RESTROOMS THEN TRAVELED TO THE PREPARATION AREA TO PREPARE A BEVERAGE FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. DISCUSSED WITH FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NON-SERVICE DOG ON SITE WITH CUSTOMER ORDERING AT THE REGISTER. NO PROTOCALS SET IN PLACE WHEN ASKING ABOUT RESTRICTIONS FOR NON-SERVICE ANIMALS ENTERING ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL NON-SERVICE ANIMALS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DOGS, IS NOT ALLOWED ON SITE. SENT INFORMATIONAL LINKS TO MANAGER VIA-EMAIL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 26
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON A PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAR 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE ON MAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN LINE NEAR ENTRANCE TO STORE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COFFEE EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PAST INSPECTION POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN IT SO THAT IT IS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 24
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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