DUNKIN DONUTS INC.

Chicago Health Dept

6970 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2017.

Last inspected Apr 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 26

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HANDLE MISSING FROM TOP OF SERVICE COOLER FROM BEHIND COUNTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING ATDRY STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DONUT RACKS NEED CLEANING AT FRONT COUNTER AREA AND BAKER RACKS AT REAR NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOT LINE HOOD BEHIND COUNTER AREA GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE OFFICE AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE CLUTTER

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IE INA SLEEVE.

SEP 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; EXTERIOR OF THE ICE BUCKET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BELOW THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. CONTACT SURFACES AROUND COFFEE MAKERS. ALSO ,THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL TILE IS MISSING NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

AUG 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONDENSATION AND RUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, THE LOWER WALL TILE IS MISSING NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, THE VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

NOV 20

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

NOZZLES OF MILK AND CHOCOLATE DISPENSERS WITH MINIMAL MINERAL BUILD-UP AT FRONT SERVING COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DANGLING BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR WITH DEBRIS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AROUND COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMER ALLOWED TO USE STAFF WASHROOM,WHICH IS LOCATED AT REAR AREA.CUSTOMER MUST GO THRU FRONT AND REAR PREP AND SERVING AREA. NEED TO PROVIDE A SIGN AND POSTED "Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area"

SEP 5

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. NEEDS TO BE WIPED DOWN SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS UNDER EQIPMENT.

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AUG 29

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 22

2013

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO PROOF OF VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,ONLY A COPY ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-5-12,REPORT#1300761 #36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT INSIDE OPENED DONUT CASE, ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

COFFEE SPILLAGE UNDER THE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE PORTABLE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.

DEC 5

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN WATER HEAD SPRAY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES. NEED TO SEAL BASEBOARD WALL AT EAST SIDE OF DISH MACHINE,ALSO UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER BEHIND THE ICE BIN. REPLACE MISSING WALL BASEBOARD AND SEAL THE OTHER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WOOD IN SELLING AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT INSIDE OPENED DONUT CASE, ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR AREA

NOV 4

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER TO REMOVE STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COFFEE STAINS ON TABLES IN DINING,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS AT FRONT, AT REAR , AND IN RESTROOM,MOP SINK AND REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN COFFEE SPILLED ON FLOOR AT REAR EXIT DOOR,REPAIR DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR STYLE MOP SINK, AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT 3 COMP.SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AT REAR EXIT DOOR AREAR.

JUL 7

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, not clean need detailed cleaning. coffee unit for frozen cappuccino machine need detailed cleaning(lower shelving.

Minor Sanitation

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 in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean need detailed cleaning, floors under heavy equipment cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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. Use dustless cleaning methods walls, ceilings in rear prep area not clean need detailed cleaning. damaged ceiling tiles in front prep area shall be repair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. broken, missing light shields in rear prep area, walk in freezer, shall be replaced. light shields in prep areas, dining areas need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, dining areas, and bathroom need detailed cleaning.

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