Dunkin Donuts
800 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2385098
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED POSSIBLE CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND SMALL FLIES (4-5) ON DONUTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 18 LBS AT $55 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL READY-TO-EAT ITEMS WITH PARCHMENT PAPER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND A DEAD ROACH AND BIG FLY ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A SPEED RACK WITH BAGELS AND CROSSIANTS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/ PROTECT FOOD ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE PREP AREA IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Dec 13, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
2-401.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER WITHOUT THE TOPS ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER STORED INSIDE THE COOLER UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA. INTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS/BEVERAGES/DRINKS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) OBSERVED LABELS NO/MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS CONTAINING WHAT APPEARS TO BE FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED DIRTY VENT AT CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 6, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER WITHOUT THE TOPS ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA AND EMPLOYEES BOTTLED WATER STORED INSIDE THE COOLER UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP/FRONT LINE AREA. INTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PLACE TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS/BEVERAGES/DRINKS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO WORKING/OBERABLE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF TWO COOLER UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIANT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LABELS NO/MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS CONTAINING WHAT APPEARS TO BE FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF ICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY VENT AT CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 21, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 19, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN MULITPLE AREAS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA APPROX 5-10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE SHELVING AREA WHERE THE ESPRESSO MACHINE IS LOCATED UPPER REAR RIGHT CORNER BEHIND THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT AND INSIDE OF THE WALL COVERING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE WALL OF THE SWING DOOR WHERE EMPLOYEES ENTER, MUST TREAT AND REPAIR. APPROX 8-10 LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE COFFEE STATION ON THE REAR WALL ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COFFEE SERVING LINE. OBSERVED 3 SMALL ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE SAME AREA AND ANOTHER 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON COUNTER NEXT TO THE LARGE DOUBLE DOOR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE FULL SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG SHEET AT RETURN INSPECTION. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OTHER BUILD UP OF THE GREEN SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER THE COUNTERS AS WELL AS THE TOPS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE ON THE FLOORS AS WELL AS DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE IN THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE REAR UNDER SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER THE COUNTER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL COVERING LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE LOWER REACH IN COOLER IS LOCATED JUST AT THE EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE SWING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILL ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND DEBRIS AROUND AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED DIRTY MUFFIN PANS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PASTRY NOT COVER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE PREMISES TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 8, 2019 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN MPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AT COFFEE OR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AND SHOW THEM BY NEXT INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 10, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN MPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
: COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AT COFFEE OR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AND SHOW THEM BY NEXT INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN MPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION-7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD AT INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURES THEY ARE EGGS 56 F,SAUSAGE 56 F,BACON 56 F,HAM 56 F AND CREAM CHEESE 56 F.TOTAL AMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DESTROYED WAS 43 LBS AT $200.00 WAS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SERVICE PREP COOLER HOLDING FOOD AT 56 F.FOOD WERE EGGS, SAUSAGE,BACON AND CREAM CHEESE.TAGGED COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
COULD NOT LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AT COFFEE OR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICES AND SHOW THEM BY NEXT INSPECTION. CORE VIOLATION
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT. CORE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 13, 2016 Complaint · 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 FRONT DONUT CASE,TRAY CART NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO REAR MOP SINK NO BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE, UNTIL BACK FLOW DEVICE IS ATTACHED FIRST.(PHOTO OF BACK FLOW DEVICE GIVEN AT THIS TIME. ALSO REPAIR LEAKS LOWER PIPE OF THE 3 COMP SINK, COMPARTMENTS 1, AND 2, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 25, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. FOUND SMALL LEAK AT ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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Not serious
Minor
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.