O's Donuts & Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited O's Donuts & Cafe four times, with records going back to 2017. O's Donuts & Cafe was last inspected on Sep 5, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at O's Donuts & Cafe since Sep 5, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting O's Donuts & Cafe on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 5, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM, SMOOTHIES, AND SPECIALTY COFFEE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION ABOVE DONUT FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE CABINETS UNDER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 14, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. 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 DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM AND SPECIALTY COFFEE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR, GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE CABINETS UNDER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION ABOVE DONUT FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 18, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION ABOVE DONUT FRYER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IMMEDIATELY ABOVE.
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Oct 12, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (85.6F). INSTD TO HAVE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER (110F) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER INBETWEEN SERVICE LINE (MULTI USE UTENSILS, COFFEE MAKERS, BLENDERS, DONUT FRYER, ETC) AND CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. INADEQUATE BARRIER AT ENTRANCE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION ABOVE DONUT FRYER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION IMMEDIATELY ABOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was O's Donuts & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O's Donuts & Cafe on file is from Sep 5, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O's Donuts & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at O's Donuts & Cafe.
Has O's Donuts & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at O's Donuts & Cafe have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at O's Donuts & Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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