SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS.

BEAT. 47/100

7553 N PAULINA ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 23, 2025 · passed

Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Apr 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 23
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM STORAGE FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BOTTOM DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR, CEILING, SHELVES AND DOOR OF FREEZER . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLENDERS USED FOR MIXING DRINKS BY ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER AND RAILS OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD STAINS, DIRT AND DISCOLORATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH ICE CREAM FREEZER FACING THE DINING AREA.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLES ON WALL AT THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS AND ON WALL AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

AUG 6
2019
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 1
2019
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE ADEQUATE CONTENTS FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.NO SOLUTION (WITH A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF 5.25% THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS),KIT PROVIDED CONTAINS: 2-TWIST TIES,SHOES COVER, SCOOP/SCRAPER ,GOWN) NO MASK NO GLOVES ETC. MUST OBTAIN PROPER KIT AND FOLLOW PROCEDURE( WRITTEN SAMPLE) GIVEN TO MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD ITEMS AT REAR PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

#53- 6-402.11 OBSERVED MEN'S ROOM OUT OF ORDER WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGN. NO ACCESS COULD BE GAINED TO MEN'S ROOM. ALL PATRONS AND EMPLOYEES WERE DIRECTED TO USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MEN'S ROOM AND HAVE ACCESS TO INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES. PRESENTLY FOUND MEN'S WASHROOM STILL WITH A SIGN . OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT INSTALLED REMOVED FROM WALL FIXTURE AND PLACED ON FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090

JUL 30
2019
FAILED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

UPON MY ARRIVAL NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. AT 9:20am A MANAGER THAT WAS CALLED BY THE EMPLOYEE FROM OTHER STORE CONTACTED THE STORE MANAGER TO LOOK FOR THE SAID CERTIFICATE,WHICH WAS SOMEWHERE IN THE OFFICE. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE,TCS FOOD ARE PRESENTLY HANDLED AND SERVED(EGGS,MILK ETC). INSTRUCTED TO POST SAID CERTIFICATE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. CLEAN UP KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE ADEQUATE CONTENTS FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.NO SOLUTION (WITH A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF 5.25% THAT KILLS THE NOROVIRUS),KIT PROVIDED CONTAINS: 2-TWIST TIES,SHOES COVER, SCOOP/SCRAPER ,GOWN) NO MASK NO GLOVES ETC. MUST OBTAIN PROPER KIT AND FOLLOW PROCEDURE( WRITTEN SAMPLE) GIVEN TO MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

IMPROPER HAND WASHING.AS I WAS IN LINE TO INTRODUCE MYSELF OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH ONE HAND HOLDING AND TALKING ON THE CELL PHONE, WITH THE OTHER GLOVED HAND HANDLING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS. AFTER I INTRODUCED MY SELF SHE PUT THE PHONE DOWN, REMOVED GLOVE AND RE-GLOVED HANDS WITHOUT HANDWASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. EMPLOYEE ARE WASHING HANDS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED. - COS

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED A ROLL OF PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN AND NO SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP BOTTLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),"CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD ITEMS AT REAR PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11(A): **P** Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures (Designed, Constructed and Installed According to Law) OBSERVED THE FLUSHING MECHANISM FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ON PREMISES IS BROKEN AND NOT MAINTAINED. EMPLOYEES MUST OPEN TANK, PUT HAND INSIDE WATER TO PULL THE LEVER TO MAKE TOILET FLUSH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET TO FLUSH PROPERLY USING THE HANDLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-26-18,REPORT#2240560 #52- 5-403.12- OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. FROZEN CONDENSATE MUST BE REMOVED AND INTERIOR WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE MAINTAINED. #53- 6-402.11 OBSERVED MEN'S ROOM OUT OF ORDER WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGN. NO ACCESS COULD BE GAINED TO MEN'S ROOM. ALL PATRONS AND EMPLOYEES WERE DIRECTED TO USE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MEN'S ROOM AND HAVE ACCESS TO INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES. PRESENTLY FOUND MEN'S WASHROOM STILL WITH A SIGN . OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT INSTALLED REMOVED FROM WALL FIXTURE AND PLACED ON FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 11-26-18,REPORT#2240560, NOT POSTED. MANAGER ON DUTY FOUND IT SOMEWHERE IN THE OFFICE,AFTER CALLED VIA PHONE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER . INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)

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NOV 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN 2 SMALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVES IN REAR NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER WITH CRUMBS AND DUST. CLEAN ALL SHLEVES AND MAINTAIN AREA.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER IN HANDWASHING SPRAYING FROM FAUCET. MUST ELIMINATE SPRAYING AND HAVE CONTINUAL STREAM OF WATER WHEN TURNED ON.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON INSTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. FROZEN CONDENSATE MUST BE REMOVED AND INTERIOR FO WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MENS ROOM OUT OF ORDER WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGN. NO ACCESS COULD BE GAINED TO MENS ROOM. ALL PATRONS AND EMPLOYEES WERE DIRECTED TO USE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENS ROOM AND HAVE ACCESS TO INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN REAR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND WALL NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY RINSING METAL COFFEE FILTER IN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED INCLUDING EGGS AND SAUSAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MAY 26
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 19
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT MADE ON 8/11/2016 REPORT#1949149 #36 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTING MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SHIELD BY NEXT INSPECTION. #45 FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SHOW ROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR CERTIFICATES BY NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SLEVE.INSTRUCTEDMANAGEMENT ON HOW TOPROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

AUG 11
2016
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST. ALSO CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER AT THE HOT FOOD STATION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; FRONT AND REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR, AND IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SUPERVISOR NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

AUG 11
2016
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST. ALSO CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER AT THE HOT FOOD STATION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; FRONT AND REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR, AND IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SUPERVISOR NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

AUG 4
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 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 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AND ON EQUIPMENT AROUND THE SHAKE STATION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* 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, MILK, SAUSAGE,ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST. ALSO CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER AT THE HOT FOOD STATION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AN NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR DUST; NON WORKING DONUT WARMER AND SPEED RACK ON WEST WALL BEHIND THE COUNTER,DIPPER WELL, AND MENU SIGNS BEHIND THE COUNTER. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACES AT THE COFFEE STATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR IS NOT CLEAN (NOT EXCESSIVE). INTERIOR OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR NOT CLEAN. WINDOW SILLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; FRONT AND REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR, AND IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SUPERVISOR NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUL 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

violation corrected on 6-18-15

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

violation was observed on 6-18-15

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

DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER AT EAST SIDE OF WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,AND CORNERS REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WATER STAINS ON LITE SHIELD AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

JUN 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER HANDLING MONEY BY SETTING UP MONEY TRAYS FOR THE CASHIER AT FRONT PREP TABLE,AFTER FINISHED SCRATCHED HER HEAD,PUT ON FOOD GLOVES AND STARTED TO HANDLING FOOD( PREP-COOKED EGGS,PATTIE SAUSAGE ETC)NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.AN EMPLOYEE HAD FOOD GLOVES ON, REMOVED ONE AND STARTED TO CLEAN,AFTER RINSED THE HAND WITHOUT GLOVE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVED THE OTHER GLOVE AND PUT ON A NEW PAIR GLOVES,WENT BACK TO HER STATION AND CONTINUE TO HANDLING FOOD,(EGG AND SAUSAGE SANDWICHES).ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHED HER HAND AT EXPOSED HAND,HOWEVER USED THE SOME PAPER TOWEL TO CLEAN PREP COUNTER,WENT BACK TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DRIED IT,THAN DRIED HER HANDS AND PUT ON PAIR GLOVES,CONTINUE TO HANDLING FOOD INCLUDED SCOOPING ICE FROM ICE BIN AND SERVING CUSTOMERS.ALL EMPLOYEES/MANAGERS,AND ANYONE HANDLING FOOD MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD,INCLUDED ICE CUBES.EXPLAINED PROPER HAND WASHING TO MANAGER,WHICH SHE CORRECTED PROBLEM CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(B)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER DISPENSED ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM/REAR PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST.PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL TIME AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND 12 OPENED TUBS OD ICE CREAM STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.BUILD-UP ICE DANGLING FROM CONDENSER UNIT.EMPLOYEE STATED NO ROOM TO STORE THEM. YOGURT TOP LOADER UNIT NOT MAINTAINED.CHECKING THE HOT WATER ABOVE THE UNIT,BOTH HOT/COLD WATER WHEN WAS TURNED ON CAME OUT RUSTY. MANAGER STATED FAUCET NOT BEEN USED TO CLEAN UNIT,USING BUCKET WITH WATER AND SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE FAUCET THAT WAS INSTALLED ABOVE THE UNIT FOR PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.PRESENTLY UNIT IS IN USE.OPENED ICE CREAM TUBS WERE REMOVED AND STORED INSIDE THE FRONT ICE CHEST FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED:EGGS,SAUSAGE,MILK ETC.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

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

DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER AT EAST SIDE OF WALL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,AND CORNERS REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WATER STAINS ON LITE SHIELD AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

APR 2
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.(DUST DUE TO CONSTRUCTION)MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT.(DUSTY) MUST SWEEP AND MOP.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.(COOLER BY HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE)

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