Conditional

South Side Fuel Ctr/Dunkin Doughnuts

970 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609

Gas Station/Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 29, 2026

South Side Fuel Ctr/Dunkin Doughnuts was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 29, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Weak hot water pressure at front hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Food handler with long fingernails, instructed to trim and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 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).

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b)unable to locate thermometer inside refrigerator containing milk and creamer. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometer inside refrigerator containing milk and creamer. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter in rear storage area, next to walk in cooler cluttered. Must organize and maintain said area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for ladies restroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in walk-in cooler of milk spills and walk-in freezer under shelving of food debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair door of ice machine, clean interior panel of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor behind front service counter and within walk-in freezer of debris.

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed drip tray to coolatta machine not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the walk-in cooler(gas station side), instructed to remove/dry mop.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Observed restroom door not self closing, instructed to provide door check to make self closing.

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean. Clean same.

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP FOUND IN WASHROOM USED BY EMPLOYEES- CITATION ISSUED

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.