Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

1027 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 19 inspections at Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken stretching back to 2018. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken was last inspected on Feb 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 29 times.

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGG SANDWICHES, CRISPY CHICKEN, CHICKEN SAUSAGE EGG & CHEESE SANDWICHES ETC. PER MENU ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATIO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP 2-DOOR COOLER AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGG SANDWICHES, CRISPY CHICKEN, CHICKEN SAUSAGE EGG & CHEESE SANDWICHES ETC. PER MENU ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSED OF ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPCTION REPORT#2596631 ON 06/21/2024. #55. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATIO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HE IS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP 2-DOOR COOLER AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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47
Jun 21, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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95
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, DONUTS) ONLY PHOTO COPY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGNIAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE'S UPPER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE WITH ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE READY TO EAT ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS INSIDE THE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTIATION COVERS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Nov 13, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14. NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11. NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 2-401.11. NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12. NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CARD BOXES USED UNDER THE DEEP FRIES TO WITH HOLD GREASE. --HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS
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74
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DISCARD BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE DRY STORAGE AND IN FRONT OF THE COUNTER, NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOUR AND DIRT ON THE SHELF USED FOR STORAGE OF FLOUR BY THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CARD BOXES USED UNDER THE DEEP FRIES TO WITH HOLD GREASE. --HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. --HEAVY STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE, SODA DISPENSING SYRUP, AND UTILITY SINK. --DIRT ACCUMULATION AND FLOUR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS
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Dec 21, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE AN ICE HOLDING UNIT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND STORING BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Dec 9, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE FOR USED HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE AN ICE HOLDING UNIT THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVING UNITS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY USING BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND STORING BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEHIND AND ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jul 12, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-402.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED ON MILK CRATES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON THE OUTER EXTERIOR OF THE FILTER AND THE FILTER COVER OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED WET MOPS INSIDE THE MOP SINK AT THE REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING DEVICE TO PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FRYING STATION UNDERNEATH BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 5, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES FOR THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
48
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS ELEVATED ON MILK CRATES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS PROPERLY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON THE OUTER EXTERIOR OF THE FILTER AND THE FILTER COVER OF THE REAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS INSIDE THE MOP SINK AT THE REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING DEVICE TO STORE WET MOPS PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FRYING STATION UNDERNEATH BOTH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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64
Aug 27, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE BREAKFAST SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR DOORS, EXTERIOR OF MIXERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON FOOD ETC. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING HANDLES, DIALS AND SWITCHES. MUST KEEP ALL EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND SANITARY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAKERY AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH FLOUR, GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR.
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Aug 20, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, EGGS ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HANDWASH SINKS AT THE BAKERY AND DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH A LARGE TRAY RACK IN FRONT OF SINK AND A MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF THE OTHER SINK AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE BREAKFAST SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT (MIXERS, FRYERS ETC) AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAKERY AND DISHWASHING AREA WITH FLOUR, GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR
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Mar 30, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: STILL NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, EGGS ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRYING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION, AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA AND UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WITH WALL BASE.
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Mar 23, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, EGGS ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE).ON-SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. LAST INSPECTION RECEIPT PRESENTED WAS 1/20/2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE OR RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRYING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION, AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA AND UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WITH WALL BASE.
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Oct 13, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HANK SINKS INACCESSIBLE. ONE HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A BAG OF GARBAGE AND THE OTHER WAS BLOCKED BY A BAG OF LAUNDRY. HAND SINKS MUST REMAIN FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF DOUGHNUT ICING STORED ON FLOOR. ALL FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN ICE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR DOORS, EXTERIOR OF MIXERS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON FOOD ETC. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING HANDLES, DIALS AND SWITCHES. MUST KEEP ALL EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND SANITIARY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND AROUND MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP AREA UNCLEAN. HANG MOPS TO DRY AND KEEP MOP AREA CLEAN.
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Apr 13, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, DONUTS). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WHO OBTAINS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DONUT PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT REGISTER AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN REAR BY DISH WASHING MACHINE, MOP SINK AND BY LARGE MIXER. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVER FOR RINSE GAGE MISSING ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FLOORS IN ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEE WHO OBTAINS THE CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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May 3, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11 OPEN GAP AROUND PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CAP/SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE ENTIRE FRONT PREP AREA INCLUDING THE DONUT DISPLAY AND PACKING AREA, COFFEE STATION/PREP AND TO COVER HIGH CEILINGS PLUMBING PIPING AND MECHANICALS.
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Apr 26, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE'S UPPER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE WITH A PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE READY TO EAT ICE. ALSO OBSERVED SAME PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE PLASTIC ICE SHOOT OF THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS INSIDE THE MACHINE AND THE ICE SHOOT. REMOVE ALL SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2240428 ON 11-20-18 NOT CORRECTED. #48-NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWL UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.#51- BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINE DISPENSER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55- NOTED GAPS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN SINKS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AROUND THE SINKS. ALSO NOTED UNFINISHED WALL BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE STATION AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55- NOTED HIGH CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO PROTECTION BETWEEN CEILING PLUMBING PIPES AND FOOD PREP/DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE CEILING MECHANICAL'S AND THE PREP AREA.#56- NOTED LIGHTING ABOVE DONUT DISPLAY COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP TABLE WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OR NOT SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE EGG SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/DAMAGED TILES AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OPEN GAP AROUND PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CAP/SEAL.----EXCESSIVE DUST IN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Nov 20, 2018
License
5 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(C) NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWL UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINE DISPENSER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED GAPS AROUND FLOOR DRAIN SINKS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AROUND THE SINKS. ALSO NOTED UNFINISHED WALL BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE STATION AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED HIGH CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO PROTECTION BETWEEN CEILING PLUMBING PIPES AND FOOD PREP/DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE CEILING MECHANICALS AND THE PREP AREA. UNFINISHED WOOD AROUND CEILING HATCH NEAR MOP SINK. MUST FINISH WOOD TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT. INSTALL HATCH DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 NOTED LIGHTING ABOVE DONUT DISPLAY COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP TABLE WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OR NOT SHATTER PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 29 times, more than any other issue at Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken.

Has Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.