SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS.

BEAT. 32/100

2356 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 23, 2020 · passed

Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 23
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IN POOR REPAIR AND DEATTACHED LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

JUN 16
2020
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE SPLASH GUARD DEATTAHCED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. ISNTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-203.12 OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR AND TAKING MORE THAN 10 MINUTES TO FILL THE WATER IN THE BASIN IN ORDER TO BE FLUSHED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IN POOR REPAIR AND DEATTACHED LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NOV 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR OF DEBRIS AND LITTER AT REAR UNDER SHELVING.

NOV 1
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR OF DEBRIS AND LITTER AT REAR UNDER SHELVING.

MAY 4
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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JUL 14
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 7
2016
FAILED
4 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 25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON VARIOUS WALLS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED LIGHT CREAM AND WHIPPING CREAM STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 GALLONS AND $20 WORTH OF CREAM. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

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

REPLACE MISSING TILE ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR MUG DISPLAY CASE.

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

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTALL VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS.

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

STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

SEP 5
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 25
2014
FAILED
5 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DERTAIL CLEANING INCLUDE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN COUNTERS, SURFACES AROUND AND UNDER ALL COFFEE MACHINES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ETC.

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

CLEAN STORAGE RACKS IN REAR HOLDING DONUTS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.

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

REPLACE MISSING TILE AT BASE OF WALL UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN DINING AREA. REATTACH LOOSE AND REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE ALONG WALLBASE OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED ABOVE STORED ITEMS.

NOV 17
2011
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 10
2011
FAILED
3 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 30-35 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BACK OF THE STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR LICENSE PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN. 7- 38-020.

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. CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY RACKS AND LEGS IN THE BACK AREA.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SHELVES, LOWER CABINET OF THE DONUT DISPLAY CASE, THE OVEN, PREP TABLES, TRAVEL RACKS AND TRAYS.

JUL 9
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES TO STORE ITEMS-REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE STOCK ITEMS.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SHELVES AND LOWER CABINET OF DONUT DISPLAY CASE.

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

CLEAN AROUND COFFEE UNIT.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOODS.

MAY 12
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SHELVES AND LOWER CABINET OF DONUT DISPLAY CASE.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT

MAY 5
2010
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR, HALF OF THE LID MELTED AND CANNOT BE CLOSED-MUST REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FROM RULES & REGULATIONS PAGE 88 OF CITY OF CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SHELVES AND LOWER CABINET OF DONUT DISPLAY CASE.

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK IN WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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