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DUNKIN DONUTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DUNKIN DONUTS (AKA: DUNKIN) 309 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
December 3, 2024 Canvass License #2698414
5
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Minor
2
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #1
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:00PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #2
CORRECTED CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL BE PRESENT ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:00PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WASH AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH WASH AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WASH AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH WASH AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

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