DUNKIN DONUTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT OPERABLE WITH A OUT OF SERVICE SIGN MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WASHING UTENSILS WITH SOAP IN A BUCKET AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER WITHOUT SANITIZING UTENSILS. MUST SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS STORED ON TOP OF CHEMICAL IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST STORE SEPERATELY.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INCORRECT SANITIZING CHEMICAL TEST KIT (CHLORINE)TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR (QUATS)MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT ONES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DISPENSER ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT SAME.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SLIMY BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN LOBBY 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM TO BE OPERABLE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2606034 11/6/24 NOT CORRECTED.-#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK .#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2606034 11/6/24 NOT CORRECTED.-#55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 1- COMPARTMENT SINK .#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Deviating from approved procedures removes critical safety controls.

Must comply with all approved plans and procedures.

Follow approved plans; Maintain required records; Operate as permitted; No unauthorized changes.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.