DUNKIN DONUTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN, AND MAINTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MANAGER AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLERS, FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITH ONLY PONYTAILS, AND MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO USE HAIR RESTRAINT THAT EFFECTIVELY CONSTRAINTS HAIR FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS NOT BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLERS, FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITH ONLY PONYTAILS, AND MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ANY HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO USE HAIR RESTRAINT THAT EFFECTIVELY CONSTRAINTS HAIR FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.