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SOUTH SIDE FUEL CTR/DUNKIN DOUGHNUTS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Gas station/restaurant

SOUTH SIDE FUEL CTR/DUNKIN DOUGHNUTS 970 W PERSHING RD, CHICAGO 60609 GAS STATION/RESTAURANT
September 29, 2026 Complaint License #66827
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This gas station/restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on September 29, 2026. The inspection type was "Complaint" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 2 (Medium), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Weak hot water pressure at front hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Cooler thermometers placed in the back at coldest part of cooler, instructed to keep in front at warmest part where it is easy to view.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler with long fingernails, instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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 #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler with long fingernails, instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections