Dunkin Donuts

7578 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60645 · Cook County

91cited violations

6serious tier

33inspections

15tier not stated

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by: Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID: 1273761
Status: Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record: Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	1	5	0
2024	2	3	0
2021	2	3	0
2020	3	8	1
2019	2	3	0
2018	1	4	0
2017	1	4	0
2016	4	21	0
2015	2	8	0
2014	2	6	2
2013	3	10	1
2012	7	9	2
2011	3	7	0

Inspections

Jul 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  1-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  
  REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
- Severity not stated
  ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  
  WALK IN COOLER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Jan 12, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.
Jan 5, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Severity not stated
  FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  
  INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
- Severity not stated
  THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  
  INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  
  OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL ABOVE DONUT DISPLAY SHELVES IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
Nov 10, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  
  FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES MILK, EGGS, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
Apr 2, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN BY ICE CREAM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  FOUND SHUT OFF VALVES IN POOR REPAIR FOR 2 DIPPER WELLS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
Oct 26, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM.
Aug 18, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  OBSERVED THAT SOME SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION BUT THE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT PROPERLY FILLED UP AND ALL REQUIRED SIGNATURE NOT PROVIDED ON DOCUMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
Aug 13, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  OBSERVED THAT SOME SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION BUT THE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT PROPERLY FILLED UP AND ALL REQUIRED SIGNATURE NOT PROVIDED ON DOCUMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- Severity not stated
  NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  
  MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER
- Serious Priority
  SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  
  OBSERVED THAT LADY'S BATHROOM TOILET WHEN FLUSHED SEWAGE WATER IS BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN IN LADY'S BATHROOM. MANAGEMENT TEMPORARY CLOSED LADY'S BATHROOM AND REFER EMPLOYEE TO USE MANS BATHROOM TILL LADY'S BATHROOM PLUMBING FIXED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
- Severity not stated
  TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  
  MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
Nov 15, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.
Jan 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  
  FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  
  FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
- Severity not stated
  PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  
  BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR NEW ESPRESSO MACHINE, COOLATATA MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINES AT FRONT COUNTER, AND HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THAY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
Apr 17, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTICE LIDS OF ICE CREAM COOLER. MUST REPLACE LIDS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED DIRTY ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN NON FUNCTIONING DIPPER WELL. REMOVE SCOOPS, WASH RINSE AND SANITZE AND STORE IN PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DIPPER WELL.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR ICE MACHINE OR STORE ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN DRY MANNER OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS NEED TO BE STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Aug 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  NOTED HOLE IN WALL BY THE BAKING OVEN AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIEDS AT ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  NOTED VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILLATION.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  
  NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN ASLEEVE OR SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
Dec 12, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER #5, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND THE GASKET ON THE WALK IN FREEZER IS BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DRIVE THRU NOT CLEAN. ALSO, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CONTACT SURFACES AND REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR TO PREVENT ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED FLOORS (CORNERS) NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES (ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND TOASTER OVEN. ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Dec 2, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  
  OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1632071, DATED 2/22/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; OBSERVED DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD FOR DRIVE THRU. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES. IF DARK GROOVES CANNOT BE REMOVED, REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. #38; OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS 7-42-090.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER #5, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND THE GASKET ON THE WALK IN FREEZER IS BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DRIVE THRU NOT CLEAN. ALSO, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CONTACT SURFACES AND REPAIR GASKET ON DOOR TO PREVENT ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED FLOORS (CORNERS) NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES (ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND TOASTER OVEN. ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Feb 22, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. ABATE PEELING CHIPPING CONDITION ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING : INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN REAR, INTERIOR OF ICE STORAGE CONTAINER. OBSERVED WATER ON BASE OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR DOUGHNUT DISPLAY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED FLOOR TILE MISSING NEAR MOP SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEAR ICE CREAM AREA WITH EXCESS WATER. MAINTIAN FLOOR IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE DRY STORAGE IN DISREPAIR AND LIGHT SHEILD MISSING ON LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR WITH HOT WATER HANDLE ALMOST STRIPPED. MUST REPLACE HANDLE SO NOT WATER TURNS ON AND OFF WITH EASE.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE PROOFER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.
Feb 22, 2016 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD FOR DRIVE THRU. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES. IF DARK GROOVES CANNOT BE REMOVED, REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR DRIVE THRU IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
Oct 16, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, ice bins not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floors in rear kitchen area by ice machine, and mop sink area in rear storage areas, need re-grouting. Floors in rear storage areas, and under prep tables not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Missing wall tiles in rear storage area shall be repaired/replaced, ceiling tiles that were missing in rear kitchen area, and storage area shall be provided/repaired.
Jul 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen areas, rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  Walls in rear kitchen area by prep tables not clean, need detailed cleaning. damaged ceiling tiles, shall be repaired/replaced.
- Not serious Minor
  PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  
  Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
May 29, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NOT CLEAN.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  FOUND LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
May 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Serious Critical
  FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  
  FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 53.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED. MUST NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED. EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG OR FAX 1312 746-8040.
- Serious Critical
  POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  
  FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.5 POUNDS CHICKEN SALAD AT 55.2F, 20POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 52.1F, 5 POUNDS CHICKEN AT 49.5F, 5 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.5F, 15 POUNDS COOKED EGG AT 50.9F, 15 POUNDS SAUASGE AT 50.3F, 5POUNDS HAM AT 52.7F, AND 5 POUNDS CHEESE AT 53.8F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. APPROXIMATELY 75 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT 350 DOLLARS.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOORS NOT CLEAN.
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  FOUND LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Aug 13, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.
May 15, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED BROKEN WALL/HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE ELECTRICAL BOX,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
May 8, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Serious Critical
  ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  
  FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT IN REAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT WORKING, NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO MUST USE EXPOSED HAND SINKS FROM FRONT PREP AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  
  FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP WERE ICE IS MADE AND ALSO THE ICE SHIELD INSIDE THE ICE BIN(BOTTOM OF MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  OBSERVED RUSTY WALL PANELS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,SOUTH WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID PANELS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  
  OBSERVED METAL SHELVES,SIDE OF BAGEL OVEN AND SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT AND SIDE COUNTERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD AND STUCK PAPER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, CORNERS, UNDER THE SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,NORTH SIDE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
- Not serious Minor
  FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  
  A STRONG FOUL/SEWAGE ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR, MAINTAIN DRAIN TRAP.
- Not serious Minor
  WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  
  OBSERVED BROKEN WALL/HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE ELECTRICAL BOX,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  NO LIGHT PROVIDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, SOUTH SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER SUPPLY LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Nov 7, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.
Sep 24, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.
Jul 20, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.
Jul 13, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Serious Critical
  HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  
  OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, PAPER TOWEL WAS FINALLY PROVIDED AFTER MY THIRD REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  
  FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED SMALL LIVE FLIES INSIDE BOTH OPENED DONUTS CASES,(FRONT AND DRIVE THRU AREA, INSIDE PORTABLE SHELF WITH DONUTS STORED INSIDE,ALSO OPENED ICE BIN STORED BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE AREA. DONUTS WITH SMALL FLIES ON THEM WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD, REMOVE FLIE AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
- 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 EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: INSIDE DONUT CASES, WALLS, MENU BOARDS, WALL AND CEILING OF DINING AREA, WALL AND CEILING BETWEEN THE WASH ROOMS. ALSO UNDER THE SHELVE, AND REAR AREA. OBSERVED A ORANGE GLUE STICK HANGING FROM PIPE IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA WITH SMALL FLIES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. APPROX.75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
  
  OBSERVED INSIDE RECEPTACLES/CONTAINERS WITHOUT A COVERS,STORED THROUGHOUT THE THE PREMISES(BOTH FRONT AREA/SERVING AREA) SOME OF THEM HAD GARBAGE INSIDE WITH SMALL FLIES ACTIVITIES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID TO ALL CONTAINERS/ RECEPTACLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
Jun 6, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOODS.
May 10, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.
May 3, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Serious Critical
  HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  
  OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE, SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THEN WENT TO THE CASHIER MACHINE,HANDLING MONEY,THEN STARTED GETTING THE DONUT, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY, STARTED PREPARING THE ICE CONE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS ,THEN WENT TO WASH THE PITCHER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WENT BACK TO THE CASHIER MACHINE HANDLING MONEY THEN PREPARE THE ICE CREAM WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, AND ONE MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY, THEN STARTED PREPARING THE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AFTER WASHING THE DISHES, AFTER HANDLING MONEY ,BEFORE PREPARING SANDWICHWS AND SCOOPING ICE CREAM,AND AS NEEDEED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010A
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  
  NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. X2 CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL, BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. SANOBAR BANGLORIA ONE OF THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER 25 MINUTES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-012
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  
  NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON BOTH WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 59F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 110F. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-030.
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. (ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT
Nov 8, 2011 Short Form Complaint · 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
  
  NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL AND ONE RECEIPT STATING ENROLLMENT OF SANITATION CLASS POSTED ALSO BUT THE SAID TWO -PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FLATBREAD SANDWICHES WITH OMELETTE, TURKEY,HAM,ICE CREAM ETC. SANOBAR BANGLORIA MANAGER WHO WAS ENROLLED SHOWED UP ON SITE AFTER 25 MINUTES.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS
- Not serious Minor
  APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  
  ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. (ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT).
May 3, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.
Apr 25, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  
  FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, LID WAS WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSE ALL THE TIME AND NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
- Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
  PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  
  MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 159812 DATED 7/9/09. #36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR SMALL WALK IN COOLER.. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
- Not serious Minor
  FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  
  MUST DEFRO0ST THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND MAINTAIN(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED).
- Not serious Minor
  LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  
  MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS x5, IN THE LIGHT BULBS BY THE BAGEL AND DONUT CASE. ALSO NO LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE LIGHT BULB OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
- Not serious Minor
  VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  
  ONE OF(THE 4) EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BY THE REACH IN COOLER, NOT DRAINING WELL(SLOW DRAINING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.