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South Side Fuel Ctr/dunkin Doughnuts

970 W PERSHING RD, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County

31cited violations
2serious tier
13inspections
7tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025231
2021110
2020120
2016120
2014130
2013100
2012120
2011370
2010171

Inspections

  1. Sep 29, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      Food handler with long fingernails, instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    • 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).

  2. Jun 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B)UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING MILK AND CREAMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  3. Jun 13, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING MILK AND CREAMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  4. Jan 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

  5. May 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR LADIES RESTROOM.

    • 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.

  6. Aug 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  7. Jul 25, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Jan 7, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Dec 31, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  10. Oct 28, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  11. May 20, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  12. May 11, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  13. Jan 5, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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

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.