Dona Blanca

3641 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dona Blanca three times, with records going back to 2023. On Oct 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDSOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AIDS ONLY AT DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CUPS USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTENSITY OF LIGHTING IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA TO BE INSUFFICIENT, LIGHT FIXTURES DIRECTLY ABOVE HOT-HOLDING LINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA TO ALLOW LIGHTING OF SUFFICIENT INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOWP PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dona Blanca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dona Blanca on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dona Blanca?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dona Blanca.

Has Dona Blanca's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dona Blanca have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dona Blanca means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dona Blanca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dona Blanca is inspected roughly once per year on average.