SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS / BASKIN ROBBINS.

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4851 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 22, 2023 · passed

9 of 17 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON AROUND THE DOUGHNUT STORAGE SHELF AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREA IN DETAIL.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOODS ABOVE OVENS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (3/19/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).

MAR 30
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)- 4-204.112(B) MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2020
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

: 4-204.112(B) MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY VIOLATION

MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366083 DATED 3/19/20. #60, PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2252669 DATED 1/17/19, #51, 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY 7-42-090. GIVEN 2 DAYS NOTICE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

UPGRATED TO PRIORITY.

MAR 19
2020
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP.(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN) TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2252669 DATED 1/17/19, #51, 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

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JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INST MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A),NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET IN FRONT COOLER PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE NORTH DIPPER WELL (ICE CREAM STATION).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTERED ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN CORNERS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF WALL/FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS)AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 10
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found dirt build up on upper interior vents of reach in cooler. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain. Found small amount of orange and brown mold like substances on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

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

Found employee personal items on shelves with dry storage items. Instructed to place all items in a designated area for employee possessions. Must maintain.

MAR 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CREAMER CUPS INSIDE THE SAME SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND REVIEWED PROPER DISH WASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JUL 15
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUN 5
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 26
2013
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NON-COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS REPORT # 1271362, DATED 09/19/2012. VOILATION CODE 36 AND 38. (36) DAMAGE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISPLAY COOLER, SHALL BE REPLACE. (38) EXHAHAUST VENTS IN BATROOMS NOT CLEAN. NEED DETAIL CLEANING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090

SEP 19
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.

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

Reach in cooler shelving had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in front prep area under ice machine, prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged/broken light shields in display cooler, shall be replaced.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

SEP 2
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

AUG 24
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 #10 LIVE BIG FLIES ON THE GLASS WINDOWS OF THE DINING AREA AND 1 IN PREP AREA ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE,MUST DETAIL CLEAN OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR,MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO GO COUNTER AREA,MUST DETAIL CLEAN GLASS WINDOWS; GIVEN 5 Days 08-31-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

FEB 17
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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. MUST PROVIDE 1 DRAIN STOPPER IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. COUNTER TOP BEHIND COOLATTA MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES AND EXTERIOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FOOD BOXES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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 IN 2 PREP COOLERS

FEB 10
2010
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Front three compartment sink not properly disposing waste water, waste water backflowing from floor air gap onto floor around area. Smelled sewer gases in area around sink when draining water. Instructed that sink and grease trap must be cleaned and/or reapired to prevent inadequate disposal of water. Serious citation 7-38-030.

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

Storage shelves, sink, inside cooler and display area not cleaned. Instructec to detail clean and sanitize.

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

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

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

Light covers thru out and vent covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.

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