Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES SAUSAGE, EGGS.) MANAGER PROVIDED SCANNED COPY OF CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

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: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA BY DONUT DISPLAY AREA TO BE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AS IT WAS BLOCKED BY METAL TRAYS STACKED ON TOP OF THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REMOVED ALL TRAYS AND MADE SINK ACCESSIBLE.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (MILK CRATES AND BOXES OF CREAMERS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING OR ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE ICE CREAM PREP AREA AT FRONT. OBSERVED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY (NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER) TO HAVE A LOOSE COLD WATER/RIGHT RIDE HANDLE, CAUSING THE WATER TO NOT BE ABLE TO BE TURNED OFF FULLY. HOT AND COLD WATER IS STILL AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BASE OF FAUCET AND HANDLE OF SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AVAILABLE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BACK CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.

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: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BACK CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.

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.