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Doughnut Vault

111 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 29, 2018
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Doughnut Vault stretching back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from May 29, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Doughnut Vault's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 29, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN HANDLING OPEN MILK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVE BRICK NOT SEALED ON WLLA AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AREAS.
35
90
Dec 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COUNTER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAND SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES,( PAPER TOWELS) MUST ALWAYS BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS DURING INSPECTION,CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.ALSO NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS OPEN MILK. MUST PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHGO FOOD CERTIFICATE AND POST AND MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
33
86
May 1, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COFFEE STAFF MEMBER PREPARE A COFFEE DRINK WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
42
95
Oct 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: BRICK CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO BRICK. MUST SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doughnut Vault last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doughnut Vault on file is from May 29, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doughnut Vault?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Doughnut Vault.

Has Doughnut Vault's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doughnut Vault have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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