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Dunkin Donuts

7921 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

86cited violations
4serious tier
22inspections
50tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2179289
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
20242140
2023130
20225220
20204210
2019150
2017242
2015280
2014121
2013251
2012100

Inspections

  1. Aug 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AND FAUCT AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKS & PIN HOLE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

  2. May 1, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  3. Apr 24, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS A FEMALE EMPLOYEE HAD ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PULLED THE GARBAGE CAN OUT TO PLACE TRASH INSIDE OF IT THEN CHANGED GLOVES,REMOVE A BOX FROM PREP TABLE AND BUT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER CAME BACK TO PREP AREA WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND PREPARED A FOOD ORDER REMOVED BACON FROM PREP COOLER AND PLACED ON TRAY THAT WENT INTO OVEN WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.THE SAME EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND THEN CHANGED GLOVES AT ANOTHER TIME WITH GLOVES ON PULLED DOWN HER SHIRT AND PROCEDDED TO HANDLE FOOD AGAIN. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HAD ON GLOVES AND PULLED UP HER PANTS AND WENT INTO BEVERAGE COOLER AND THEN HANDLED A CUP TO MAKE A DRINK FOR CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.SPOKE WITH MANAGER ON HAND WASHING .(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/24/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT CHANGING GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED IN REAR STORAGE FOR STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN ADDITIONAL STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 1- COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK AND WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA/OFFICE OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585468 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. #55-6-501.12 : MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  4. Nov 20, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

  5. Sep 2, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561790 8/8/2022 NOT CORRECTED #57- STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  6. Aug 15, 2022 Recent Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553294 3/23/2022 NOT CORRECTED #55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,MISSING AND DAMGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.#56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  7. Aug 8, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553294 3/23/2022 NOT CORRECTED #55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,MISSING AND DAMGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.#56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.#57- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  8. Mar 23, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS HANDLES AT 3- COMP SINIK IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,MISSING AND DAMGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN PREP/DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Mar 16, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,SAUSAGE,HAM,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:40 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON AND FLYING AROUND DONUTS/BAKED GOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. PRODUCT APPEARS TO BE UNWHOLESOME,UNSAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 20LBS. $300.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON BAKED GOODS,ON WALLS,BOXES AND FLYING AROUND PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS, LOBBY INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS.ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER SERVICE COUNTER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/16/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK STOPPERS HANDLES AT 3- COMP SINIK IN POOR REPAIR

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK IT DRAINS INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAIN OVERFLOWS WITH WATER POOLING ON TO FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPEMNT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR DRAIN,CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILLS LEADING TO TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INTO PAN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING ON TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT ABLE TO FLUSH TOILET,TOILET TANK LID IS OFF AND ON FLOOR IN ORDER TO FLUSH THEY REACH IN TO BOWL TO FLUSH.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY,MISSING AND DAMGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ,BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREAIN PREP/DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Nov 12, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Nov 5, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK IT DRAINS INTO FLOOR SLOW DRAINING AND DRAIN OVERFLOWS WITH WATER POOLING ON TO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH FACE COVERING UNDERNEATH HIS CHIN AS HE IS TAKING ORDERS ,HANDLING MONEY AND FOOD WHILE WORKING THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.MUST WEAR A FACE COVERING THAT COVERS NOSE AND MOUTH AT ALL TIMES.(CITATION ISSUED)(7-28-060)

  12. Jul 1, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER OVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FILTER ABOVE MOP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA AND NEAR TOILET ROOMS,MISSING WALL TRIM AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA.

  13. Jun 26, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. EGG FOLDS 48.2F-49.1F. 3.25 LBS. SAUSAGE 46.4F. 1LB. TURKEY SAUSAGE 45.3F. 1.5LBS. SAUSAGE BOWL 46.4F. 1.5LBS. VEGGIE BOWL 45.1F. 1.5LBS. IMPOSSIBLES 46.4F. 1.25LBS. OMLETTE 46.3F. 3.75LBS. SLICED HAM 45.8F. STORED INSIDE OF 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.23.75LBS. $28.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 45.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK IT DRAINS INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND DRAIN OVERFLOWS WITH WATER POOLING ON TO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER OVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR WHEN WATER FAUCET IS TURNED ON NO WATER COMES OUT.EMPLOYEES USES THE SHUT OFF VALVE UNDERNEATH THE SINK TO SUPPLY HOT WATER TO HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FILTER ABOVE MOP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID CRACKED IN CENTER LEAVING AN APPX." 6-8" INCH OPENING IN TOP OF LID.MUST MAKE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AREA AND NEAR TOILET ROOMS,MISSING WALL TRIM AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA.

  14. May 10, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. HAM, DAIRY PRODUCTS, SAUSAGE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER FOR TOILET ROOMS USED BY FEMALES FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      FOUND THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THE CUSTOMERS PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP THE SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b)CITATION ISSUED

  15. Oct 16, 2017 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS DAIRY PRODUCTS AND EGGS. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 12:35PM, 40 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION WAS BEGUN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

  16. Jun 29, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      PREP COOLER IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 44.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: BREADED CHICKEN AT 50.5F, SAUSAGE AT 47.9F, EGG PATTIES AT 48.1F, STEAK 49.0F, CHEESE AT 47.9F. VEGETABLE EGG WHITE PATTIES AT 46.2F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 20LBS. $200 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      WALK IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Mar 17, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR THE TOILET SEAT IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM THAT WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR OF PREMISE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

  18. Jan 23, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR THE TOILET SEAT IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM THAT WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR OF PREMISE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

  19. Apr 28, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING, DURING PREPARING BREAKFAST SANDWICHES,PICKING UP FOOD PAPERS OFF FLOORS SEVERAL TIMES,GOING BACK TO PREPARING FOOD AND SOMETIMES JUST CHANGING GLOVES BUT NEVER WASHING HANDS FIRST,USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES.CRITICAL VIOTATION ISSUED -7-38-010A

    • Not serious Minor

      NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

      OBSERVED NO NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED ON PREMISES.MUST POST AT ENTRANCES AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED- 7-32-020 A.

  20. May 30, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH CASH REGISTER, HANDLE MONEY AT DRIVE THRU TURN AROUND AND PREPARE/HANDLE FOOD AND BEVERAGES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA, RACKS IN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

  21. May 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA, RACKS IN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT MISSING IN WALK-COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN. MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH ICE.

  22. Sep 25, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.