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DUNKIN DONUTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DUNKIN DONUTS (AKA: DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS) 5615 S HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO 60638 Restaurant
December 12, 2019 Canvass License #1142358
13
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Major
7
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

13
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN, PINKISH BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE ALL SMALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, ETC)
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS IN WAREWASHING AREA, ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANIZITE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DOOR HINGE ON SMALL COOLER IN BASKIN ROBBINS PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, COUNTERTOPS THROUGH OUT FRONT LINE, DIPPER WELLS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXTERIOR OF ALL TRASH BINS AND INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL 4 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED TRASH, DEBRIS UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. ALSO EXCESSIVE TRASH, FOOD LIQUID ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH OUT REAR WITH WORN GROUT LINES CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR, FLOOR DRAINS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. WALLS, FLOOR AND CEILING OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMLATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNORGANIZATION IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/UNORGANIZATION IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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