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DUNKIN DONUTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DUNKIN DONUTS 7578 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60645 Restaurant
May 8, 2013 Complaint License #1273761
9
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #11
MAJOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT IN REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT WORKING, NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO MUST USE EXPOSED HAND SINKS FROM FRONT PREP AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.
Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.
Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP WERE ICE IS MADE AND ALSO THE ICE SHIELD INSIDE THE ICE BIN(BOTTOM OF MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY WALL PANELS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,SOUTH WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID PANELS.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED METAL SHELVES,SIDE OF BAGEL OVEN AND SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT AND SIDE COUNTERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD AND STUCK PAPER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, CORNERS, UNDER THE SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,NORTH SIDE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: A STRONG FOUL/SEWAGE ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR, MAINTAIN DRAIN TRAP.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL/HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE ELECTRICAL BOX,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT PROVIDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, SOUTH SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT PROVIDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, SOUTH SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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