Donut Dudes
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Donut Dudes has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Donut Dudes was last inspected on May 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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
May 5, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE ON THE EDGE OF THE ICE MACHINE LIP AT THE OPENING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ADVANTCO TOASTER OVEN WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRI ON BASE FLOOR AND THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WHITE SLIDING DOOR AT THE UTILITY SINK AREA TAPPED AND BROKEN (OPENED IT AND IT ALMOST FALLS OFF) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK ROOM WITH A CLUTTER OF ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR CLUTTER AS A MEANS PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON THE WALL IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA NEAR THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Jul 3, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL OPEN FOOD INGREDIENTS MUST BE STORED IN SEALED CONTAINERS THAT ARE MARKED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SUPPLIES BEING STORED ON SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. ALL PRODUCTS ARE SEALED WHOLE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A BARRIER TO SEPARATE FROM CUSTOMER AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT P TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MOP SINK STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND HAVE ALL ARTICLES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK (73.2F), 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (74.4F), WASHBOWL (73.4F) AND MOP SINK (70.8F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE HOT WATER (HAND WASHING SINK 100F AND 110F FOR 3-COMP. SINK) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575649 DATED 05/10/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #38-OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #40-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. #45-OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #55-OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN NEAR WASHROOM AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT SHE MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 10, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN NEAR WASHROOM AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2022
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC TILE LINING ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINES. INSTD TO INSTALL AND ABLE TO LOCATE FOR ACCESSIBLE AND SERVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donut Dudes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donut Dudes on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donut Dudes?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Donut Dudes.
Has Donut Dudes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Donut Dudes have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Donut Dudes 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 Donut Dudes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donut Dudes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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