DUNKIN DONUTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 58.1F PER OWNER'S THERMOMETER). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50.0F-57.2F AND INCLUDED EGGS, SAUSAGE, CHEESE, CREAM CHEESE, CHICKEN SALAD, CHICKEN PATTIES, TURKEY, HAM AND DUNKIN DOGS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND REAR OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. A 1 1/2" GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS, MAKE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND REAR OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. A 1 1/2" GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS, MAKE TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.