PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
DUNKIN DONUTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 20, 2025
Complaint
License #2862316
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS MILKS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED UNDER EXPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMALTEY 3 HALF QUARTS OF THE FOLLOWING OPENENED MILK (COFFEE MILK, ALMONS AND OAT) RANGING BETWEEN 52F-56F. ALL SAID MILK WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOOD @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. 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 #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS CONTAINING DAIRY AND FOOD ITEMS (EGGS, SAUSAGES) THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME (SUGAR).
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT SURFACES WHERE DONUT DISPLAY IS LOCATED AND FOOD PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THROUGH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT SURFACES WHERE DONUT DISPLAY IS LOCATED AND FOOD PREP AREA NEAR DRIVE THROUGH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection