SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

BEAT. 42/100

6336 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 9, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 25 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 9
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 19
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS AROUND THE BASEBORADS AND CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIRNETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE/TORN GASKET AT THE COOLER 3 DOOR IN THE BACK PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS AROUND THE BASEBORADS AND CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 26
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVING LINE WHEN HANDWASHING SINK IS IN USE CAUSING WASTE WATER TO GET ON THE PREP FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIRNETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE/TORN GASKET AT THE COOLER 3 DOOR IN THE BACK PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BASEMENT BATHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS AROUND THE BASEBORADS AND CORNERS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT COVER/SHIELD IN THHE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 9
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 7
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 64.5F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S AND MENS TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 76-82F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F IN COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN FRONT COOLER RANGING FROM 47-52F; SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE, SAUSAGE PATTIES, EGG WHITES, BACON, CORN MIXED WITH EGGS. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 51.8F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR AT WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD LOCATED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP IN WOMEN'S TOILET (1ST FLOOR) WHEN TOILET IS BEING FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. WATER MUST FULLY DRAIN WHEN TOILET IS BEING FLUSHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK IN COFFEE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FRIED EGGS AT 49.8F, TURKEY SAUSAGES 50.1F, SAUSAGES49.2F AND HASH BROWN 50.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $126 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAITAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES.

AUG 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, MILK IN COFFEE, SAUSAGE, ETC.) BEING PREPPED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TABLE POSITIONED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, MAKING SINK INACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PIC REMOVED TABLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7038-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.

JUN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.

JUN 11
2020
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.

JUN 9
2020
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION POSTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST POST CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BROWN, BLACK, AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE FURTHER USE. ICE MACHINE TURNED OFF DURING INSPECTION. ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. FOUND EGGS @ 56.8-57.7F; SAUSAGE @ 55.4F-57.3F; VEGGIE SAUSAGE @ 57.4F-58.4F; AND HAM @ 48.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES (WHEN COLD HOLDING). OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 11LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $420. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION. ALL CONTENTS OF PREP COOLER DISCARDED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION IN FRONT PREP AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIQUID, DIRT AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CRACKS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REGROUT/ REPAIR TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REAR DOOR IN REAR PREP.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. OPERATOR POSTED CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 23
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED REGISTER OPERATOR HANDLING CASH AT DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. AFTER TAKING CASH FROM CUSTOMER AND PLACING IN REGISTER, THE FOOD HANDLER, THEN PUT ON LATEX GLOVE AND BEGAN TO PREPARE AN EGG BREAKFAST SANDWHICH, FOR THE CUSTOMER. THE FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON LATEX GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED BETWEEN TASKS, WHEN PREPPING AND OR SERVING FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)

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

OBSERVED COOLER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BOTH FRONT COUNTER DAIRY COOLERS -3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREA OF REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO WARMING OVEN IN PREP STATION. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AREA OF REACH-IN COOLER, USED AS DRY STORAGE, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER, ABOVE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON NORTH WALL, NEAR SHELVING UNIT, IN MAIN DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT AND EAST CEILING, IN REAR DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE, INSIDE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN DESIGNATED CONTAINER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 19
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR THREE DOOR COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE MIDDLE, AND END DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE NOT MAINTAINED. ALSO REPAIR SMALL ICE MACHINE TOP NOT MAINTAINED BEING HELD BY DUCT TAPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WITH 4 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS 3 IN REAR PREP/STORAGE 1 GOING TO REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SHIELD, AND ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

OCT 30
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY NOT STORED. MUST STORE PROPERLY.

NOV 20
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1385767 11/13/14 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AND RODENT BURROWS AT OUTSIDE SEWER DRAIN NEXT TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER.EMPLOYEE HAS REMOVED POISON AND ANOTHER ONE WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE DOOR SWEEP AND PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSON IS IN ROUTE TO SEAL RODENT BURROW AND TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

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

VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

NOV 13
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,2-BAGS OF OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT AND UNDER FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE IN BASEMENT.ALSO OBSERVED IT APPEARS THAT RODENTS HAS GNAWED LARGE BURROW HOLES INTO CONCRETE AT SEWER DRAIN NEXT TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE POISON ,REPAIR DOOR AND BROKEN CONCRETE AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/13/14(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS BACON,SAUSAGE,HAM,EGGS,ETC.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AND ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

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

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER

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

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLER#1 AND COOLER#2 BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

AUG 18
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLER#1 AND COOLER#2 BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

OCT 29
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ventilation not provided in basement toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

APR 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE (PAPER TOWELS) AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES/EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL FOR ALL EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED/POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010 (B)

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (FAR RIGHT).

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP, REAR ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS, PREP TABLE, EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/OPENING ON WALL NEXT/BEHIND TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.--------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN REAR STORAGE BASEMENT AREA.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HEAVY) LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED OVEN IN REAR AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OVEN SPECIFICATIONS (FOUND NO WATTAGE INFO ON PLATE OF OVEN), OR PROVIDE PROPER VENT/HOOD DUCT THROUGH ROOF OR REMOVE THE SAID OVEN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER (EX. CEILING TILES, PALLETS, WOOD ETC) STORED IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE (INSIDE ICE BIN). INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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