Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins
4302 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1909371
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Front prep cooler missing thermometer, instructed to provide.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 27, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASKIN ROBBIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. AN AIR AMIBIENT THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME FOR THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER (SUGAR) STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR BAKERY AREA. THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES. A LABEL WAS PROVIDED ON THE BULK CONTAINER DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN. THE WIPING CLOTHS WERE REMOVED AND PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT USED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH WASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. THE MILK CRATES WERE REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 15, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN EGG PRODUCT BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST BE DONE EITHER UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (IN CIRCUMSTANCES PREVENTING CROSS CONTAMINATION).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 27, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUCKLED FLOOR PANEL IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP COOLER UNDER TOPPING STATION IN BASKIN ROBBINS PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.6F, AND PREP COOLER IN DUNKIN DONUTS PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.3F DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, CREAM CHEESE 59.7F, HAM 55.4F, TURKEY 52.1F, SAUSAGE 52.3F, EGG 51.8F, CHICKEN 50.9F, TURKEY SAUSAGE 50.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $900 AND 50LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AND MILK CRATES IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN DUNKIN DONUTS PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE CUPS OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 13, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 25, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA ON WALL AND CEILING, AND AT REAR ON BOXES AT SHELVING RACKS AND WALL BY 3-COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COUNTERS OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR COLD WATER KNOB AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REPAIR.
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Serious
Critical
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Jul 21, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED THE FLOORS DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVES SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FRONT TEA COOLER, AND THE CREAM DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALSO THE SYRUP PUMP.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 16, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 11, 2012 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK-IN COOLER IN IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 53.2F. MGR STATES AWARE OF ISSUE, REPAIR SERVICE WAS CALLED. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL UNIT REPAIRED, AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER: SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 53.2F (4 TRAYS) AND EGG PATTIES (4 TRAYS) AT 54.2F. MGR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET IN ONE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 27, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 13, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 7, 2011 Consultation · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM AND INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON HOSE CONNECTION UNDER 3-COMP.MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 13, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INSIDE UPPER PANEL OF INC MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST BREPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM. ALSO INSTALL BACKFLOW P DEVICE ON HOSE CONNECTION UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.