Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
9100 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 23, 2026
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins was last inspected on October 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 23, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted nor proof of a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site/duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and server. Instructed to always post the original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 40 live small flies flying around the front and rear food prep areas. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard while handling foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed accumulated dust inside of the bread toaster oven. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 observed tcs foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures located in a prep cooler/cold holding unit; observed about 25 lbs of cooked eggs ranging between 48f-49f, about 20 lbs of sliced cheese at 50f, about 30 lbs of cooked sausage at 49f and about 15 lbs of cream cheese at 51f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a cold holding unit, with tcs foods inside, at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 51f during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain all cold holding units at 41f or below at all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 40 live small flies flying around the front and rear food prep areas. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.14 observed foods being contaminated by live insects in the food display case. Observed about 20 live small flies landing on the donuts that are for sale in the donut display case. Instructed to protect all foods at all times from any type of contamination. Manager discarded said contaminated foods during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard while handling foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed accumulated dust inside of the bread toaster oven. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted nor proof of a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site. Instructed to always post the original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and always have a city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of hair restraints. Ie... Hair nets to keep all hair restraints correct and maintain
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All drink nozzles in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning to remove all standing water and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certicicate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at both front prep area hand sinks.soap was provided during inspection must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area hand sink not accessible near cooking station with a knife and several pieces of equipment inside of hand sink basin.items were removed during inspection.must keep sinks accessible at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)(cos)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace exterior trim of walk in cooler in poor repair,loose lock on walk in freezer door.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and articles from inside and on top of rear 3- compartment sink,pick up window,interior panel of ice machine.counter tops and shelving units,walk in cooler -shelving units and rolling cart.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at front and rear 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage can in staff toilet room.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wall bases on both sides of rear door.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear area behind walk in cooler/freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty nor certifcate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (eggs,ham,sausage,milk,etc)must be on site at all times and provide certificate.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no previous summary report posted for customers view. A new summary was given to post.(priority foundation 7-42-010(b)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge has no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate as required.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain washroom fixtures and floors.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris in front drains. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while tcs foods are being handled, prepared and served as required. Also no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted at this time. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and litter on ground around dumspter in outside garbage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FACE COVERINGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed urinal in the men's toilet room unable to flush properly. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as sausage,egg ,and ham,serious violation 7-28-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the prep area,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate stock in the rear and inside walk-in cooler 6 inches off floor
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as chicken sandwhich and milk base coffee drinks. Serious violation #7-38-012.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler to remove spills and the floor drain underneath the 3 compartment sinks need cleaning to remove debris.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler to remove spills and the floor drain underneath the 3 compartment sinks need cleaning to remove debris.
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed at this time of inspection,serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the donut display shelves behind the fron counter,instructed to clean and maintain area
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Has no valid city of chicago sanitation certficate posted at this time of inspection,serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the donut display shelves behind the fron counter,instructed to clean and maintain area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Must provide the food handlers certificates or proof of enrollement,upon next inspection
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep table not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean front coclatta drip tray, and rear exterior of microwave.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed rear ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or certificate posted when cooked to order breakfast sandwiches and hash browns (138f) prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012 citation issued. Certified manager arrived at 9:45 am.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: Inspection report summary not posted and visible to all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Invert all plastic spoons on front counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all beverage machines.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no running water at faucet above soft serve machine. Instructed manager to install hot and cold running water above soft serve machine to properly clean and sanitize freezer parts and equipment. Extend waste line from ice bin to floor drain in ice cream prep area.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.