SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS.

EAT. 82/100

7156 N HARLEM AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 5, 2023 · passed

14 of 18 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 1-DOOR STAND UP 7-UP AND PEPSI REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEREMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON BOTH PREP AREA AND WASHROOM HANDWASH SINKS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HANDWASH SINKS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL ABOVE REAR LABEL TABLE (BELOW CUPS SHELF). MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL.

DEC 20
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

JUN 16
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MAR 15
2019
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW).

MAR 12
2019
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINOROther
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND (2) ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER

JUL 5
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior portion of the rear ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

NOV 4
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DUST AND COFFEE BEANS UNDERNEATH COFFEE DISPENSER CABINET (ACROSS FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK) BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE MEN/WOMEN WASHROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OCT 8
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS WORN AND WITH DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN PARTS OR REPLACE ICE MACHINE.

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

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND IN CORNERS DAILY.

AUG 26
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AROUND WATER HANDLES, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET UNDER PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

CREAM CHEESE REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

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

DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

JUL 25
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 25
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE REAR.

JUL 5
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 13
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 12
2012
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities failed to maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less. 2 door cooler air temperature was at 50.7F at time of inspection on 6/12/2012. Cooler has been tagged at this time of inspection, mgmt was advised to repair, or replace cooler. Citation issued.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less during storage at time of inspection on 6/12/2012. List of potentially hazardous foods follows: sausage at 57.4f, eggs at 46.4f, milk at 50.5f, cream cheese at 50.2f. Mgmt discarded product at once, citation issued.

CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

No hot running water under city pressure. Water temperature at 3 compartment sink 67.7F. Outlet pipe from water heater cool to the touch. Citation issued. Must repair water heater and maintain water temperature of 110F or above.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/4 inch gap on left side of door, front door had 1/4 inch gap on corner of door. Citation issued.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean. Need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors in rear storage areas by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas need cleaning.

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

Missing cove moulding by front window, shall be provided, repaired, sealed.

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

Missing light shield in display cooler, shall be provided, light shields in kitchen areas need cleaning.

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

Excess clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

APR 20
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Display shelves and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Floors in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provide inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

MAY 28
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENT COVER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED THE VENT COVER WHILE I'M WRITING THE REPORT.

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

LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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