SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS / BASKIN ROBINS.

EAT. 85/100

555 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 19, 2024 · passed

Passed all 11 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 19
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Spoons in-use held in a cup of stagnant water, Instructed to keep in a clean dry container.

JUL 12
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 1 OF 2 PREP HANDSINKS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 27
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.

AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE PREP, DRY STORAGE, BASEMENT, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAR 2
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed plastic gray door sweep on front entrance door and back exit door loose and hanging off door. Doors are considered rodent-proof. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain at all times.

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

Observed missing light shield in basement dry storage area directly in front of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed no backflow preventive device on basement mop sink faucet. Instructed manager to provide.

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SEP 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DONUT CASE.ALSO AT THE SAME SINK THERE WAS 2- RED BUCKETS INSIDE OF THE SINK MAKING IT NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND EMPLOYEE REMOVED BUCKETS FROM SINK-CDI. INSTRUCTED THAT EACH HAND SINK MUST BE PROVIDED ALWAYS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT OFFICE AND UNDER STORAGE SUPPLY SHELVES.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED IN CEILING ABOVE FILTER SYSTEM IN MOP SINK ROOMIN BASEMENT.ALSO OPENING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROO.MUST SEAL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA HAVE NO THERMOMETERS-3.MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 4
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND ORGANIZED.

DEC 31
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT (IE: SINKS, ICE MACHINE, ICE CREAM FREEZERS, COFFEE STATION ETC

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT CLOSET TO REMOVE DIRT AND MOLD

NOV 8
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT (IE: SINKS, ICE MACHINE, ICE CREAM FREEZERS, COFFEE STATION ETC.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN BASEMENT CLOSET TO REMOVE DIRT AND MOLD.

MAY 17
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT SANDWICH PREP AREA.

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT BASEMENT UTILITY SINK ROOM.

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

MUST REPAIR VENT IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT FRONT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA 3COMP SINK.MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY WATER FILTRATION PIPE AT BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 16
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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. Floors of walk-in cooler in basement, need detailed cleaning under all shelvings.

MINORSanitation
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. Dusty bathroom vent must be kept clean; fan guard of small coolers need cleaning also.

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