South Side Fuel Ctr/dunkin Doughnuts
970 W PERSHING RD, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Gas Station/Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 66827
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 29, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Weak hot water pressure at front hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler with long fingernails, instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Outside dumpsters covers wide open, trash stacked high above dumpster doors. Instructed to keep lids down to prevent rodents harborage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(B).
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Severity not stated
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Jun 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B)UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING MILK AND CREAMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM FOR EMPLOYEE USE DURING TIME OF INPECTION. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @54.5F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING MILK AND CREAMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER CLUTTERED. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR LADIES RESTROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF MILK SPILLS AND WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND WITHIN WALK-IN FREEZER OF DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 25, 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 DRIP TRAY TO COOLATTA MACHINE 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 IN THE WALK-IN COOLER(GAS STATION SIDE), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 7, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 31, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 20) NOTED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. FRONT DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPRX. 1/4 INCH GAP INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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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. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 28, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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May 20, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · 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
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ELEVATE STORAGE BOXES IN BOTH OFFICE AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON STORAGE UNIT OR PALLET.CLEAN BUILD-UP DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND AROUND GREASE TRAP.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT SOUTH LOWER WALL AT DOOR ENTRANCE TO REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AT WALL ABOVE PREP SANDWICH AREA COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 11, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR OF PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM CENTER AREA OF DOOR,1/4 INCH AREA ACCESSIBLE. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE STORAGE BOXES IN BOTH OFFICE AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON STORAGE UNIT OR PALLET. CLEAN BUILD-UP DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND AROUND GREASE TRAP.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENING AT SOUTH LOWER WALL AT DOOR ENTRANCE TO REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP UPPER WALL ABOVE PREP SANDWICH AREA COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jan 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP FOUND IN WASHROOM USED BY EMPLOYEES- CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES FOR 90 MINUTES INTO THE INSPECTION- CITATION ISSUED
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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 INTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN UNCLEAN SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALLS & CELING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ALL DUSTY HEATING & CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Th 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. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE CLUTTERY AREAS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM
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Serious
Critical
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.