DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/13/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at DUNKIN DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS in an inspection dated 04/13/2023.

Situated at 7019 S STONY ISLAND AVE, the establishment is part of South Shore's active food service sector. The South Shore area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation regarded storage procedures. Inspectors documented: Food Properly Labeled. Allergen cross-contact during storage can trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals.

The second violation regarded storage procedures. Inspectors documented: Original Container - Comments: Any Bulk Storage Bins Used for Product in Need of Properly Labeling with Commodity Name Instructed to Correct and Maintain.. Storing food at incorrect temperatures accelerates spoilage and pathogen growth.

The third violation concerned pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display - Comments: Interior of Ice Bin in Need of Cleaning Instructed to Correct and Maintain.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The fourth violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Personal Cleanliness - Comments: All Hair Must Be Properly Restrained Instructed to Correct and Maintain. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The fifth violation involved sanitization. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: All Cooking Equipment in Need of Cleaning to Remove All Food Spills and Build Up Instructed to Detail Clean and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The sixth violation related to sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Floors Under and Around Equipment in Rear in Need of Detail Cleaning. Clean Behind Ice Machine, Ovens, and Reach in Coolers. Instructed to Detail Clean and Maintain.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/13/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.