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DUNKIN DONUTS INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DUNKIN DONUTS INC (AKA: DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS) 1441 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO 60613 Restaurant
August 4, 2025 Complaint License #52210
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGES, EGGS, AND CHEESE STORED IN FRONT PREP COOLER TOP COMPARTMENT ON MAIN PREP LINE TO BE AT 64F TO 67.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 15 LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN LID CLOSED TO ENSURE ITEMS AT TIME MAINTIAN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION WERAING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE DRAIN PIPE BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY FROM THE DRAIN PIPE BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS, EVEN WHEN WATER IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 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.

Health Department Information

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