AUG 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DUNKIN DONUTS & BASKIN ROBBINS.
YOUR CALL. 57/100
448 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
8 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jun 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED ITEMS(SCRUBBER, SPRAYER, ETC) STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK AND MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE AND FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL BACKPACKS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SEP 202024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
TONGS BEING STORED HANGING OFF THE HANDLE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE WARMING/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
SEP 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.2F TO 48.8 IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS EGGS, CHEESE, CREAM CHEESE, SAUSAGES( PORK AND TURKEY). MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 40LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
TONGS BEING STORED HANGING OFF THE HANDLE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE WARMING/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION.
APR 142023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER OR TEMPERATURE GAUAGE INSIDE OR ON THE FOUR DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE THE HOT FOODS ARE PREPARED, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CROSSIANTS AND WAFFLE CONES NOT COVERED ON THE RACK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT BEING PREPARED, TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MICROWVAE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTH LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH HOLES ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LIDS, IN ORDER TO KEEP THE RECEPTACLES INACCESSIBLE TO PEST AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING IN BOTH OF THE TOILETM ROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEMS.
AUG 222022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 22
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERELY TORN AN DIRTY GASKETS ON 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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AUG 122022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.2 TO 48.5 IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS EGGS, CHEESE, CREAM CHEESE, SAUSAGES( PORK AND TURKEY). MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 40LBS AT $700. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 15-20 FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON DONUTS AND ON WALL BEHIND DONUT RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND DISCARD DONUTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERELY TORN AN DIRTY GASKETS ON 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND HEAVILY CONCENTRATED IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS FOCUSING ON CORNERS.
MAR 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 192019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNIT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR AT HOT LINE OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
DEC 112015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 11
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP, AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 242015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. LOG BOOK LOCKED IN MANAGERS OFFICE, STAFF HAS NO ACCESS TO OFFCICE. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, EGGS, SAUSAGE, MILK, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR PREP, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP, AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED RAGS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
JUN 172015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN BOTH FRONT PREP AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER IN DINING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST CAULK OPENINGS IN WALL TILES IN DINING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA .
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 1 SINK STOPPER FOR FRONT 3- COMP SINK.
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