FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
DUNKIN DONUTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 3, 2022
Complaint
License #1903388
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP INACCESSIBLE/ IN DISREPAIR. HAND SINK DOES NOT DRAIN. OBSERVED STANDING BROWN WATER IN BASIN. MUST REPAIR. ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE OPERATIONAL AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER: SAUSAGE @ 44.9F; MILK @ 46.9F; CHEESE @ 45.8F; ROASTED TOMATOES @ 46.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATUER OF 53.2F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. ALL PERISHABLE TCS FOODS REMOVED FROM WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. REPAIR MAN ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND FURNANCE; UNDER AND AROUND OVEN; ON FLOORS OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER; UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE; ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM REAR; AND ON FLOORS IN DINING ROOM. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 75 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND FURNANCE; UNDER AND AROUND OVEN; ON FLOORS OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER; UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE; ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM REAR; AND ON FLOORS IN DINING ROOM. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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