PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 2 (Medium)
DUNKIN DONUTS INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 4, 2025
Complaint
License #52210
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
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 #40
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food Code Requirement
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Specific Requirements
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-303.11
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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