Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 16, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Old Fashioned Donuts Inc
11248 S Michigan Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Old Fashioned Donuts Inc last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 16, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 7 inspections on record, from Mar 6, 2024 to Oct 16, 2026.
- Has Old Fashioned Donuts Inc ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 6, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Oct 14, 2026
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 59Other
Official Wording
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2643905 DATED 10/07/2026 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #60. FOUND THE CORE VIOLATIONS WRITTEN ON REPORT #2639413 DATED 07/06/2026 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -55. FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT/REAR DISH WASHING AREA WARPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOORS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME. -WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. -55. FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING TILES AND VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TILES AND VENTS. -55. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -57. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Oct 7, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector’s Notes
PIC HAS NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOOD (I.E. EGGS, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official Wording
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE CORE VIOLATIONS WRITTEN ON REPORT #2639413 DATED 07/06/2026 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -38. FOUND THE FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4"GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. -55. FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT/REAR DISH WASHING AREA WARPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOORS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. -55. FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH A THICK ACCUMILATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING TILES AND VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TILES AND VENTS. -55. FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. -57. FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Sep 29, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 6, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s Notes
PIC HAS NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOOD (I.E. EGGS, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 8Handwashing
Official Wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS, TAKE MONEY WITH GLOVED HANDS AND BEGAN PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING GLOVES, MULTI-TASKING, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4"GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 46Other
Official Wording
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
Inspector’s Notes
FOOD HANDLERS PUTTING ON GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND MAINTAIN SAME.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WARPED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOORS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 6, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 14, 2024
Pass
10 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT HAND SINKS. MUST INSTALL SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE ELIMINATED FROM STORAGE OR DISHWASHING AREA. ALL WOOD MUST BE REPLACED WITH A NONPOURUS MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. LEAK AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. USING OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INFORMED THAT ANY AND ALL HANDWASHING SINK WHICH ARE PROVIDED WITH DISPOSABLE TOWELS SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL AMOUNT OF FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 6, 2024
Fail
15 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s Notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. LEAK AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. USING OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INFORMED THAT ANY AND ALL HANDWASHING SINK WHICH ARE PROVIDED WITH DISPOSABLE TOWELS SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL AMOUNT OF FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
NO VALID CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS AND SAUSAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5Other
Official Wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT HAND SINKS. MUST INSTALL SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE ELIMINATED FROM STORAGE OR DISHWASHING AREA. ALL WOOD MUST BE REPLACED WITH A NONPOURUS MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s Notes
ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source