Donut Dudes, INC.

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Inspections

1. Jun 8, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM (WORN WEATHER STRIPPING). MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     Violation Codes: 6-501.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jun 1, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM (WORN WEATHER STRIPPING). MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING LID). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ACCESS TO POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK ROOM WITH A CLUTTER OF ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR DIRTY AND STICKY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS AND WINDOW SEAL AND INTERIOR SIDE OF DONUT DISPLAY CASE

3. May 5, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE ON THE EDGE OF THE ICE MACHINE LIP AT THE OPENING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     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.

4. Jul 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL OPEN FOOD INGREDIENTS MUST BE STORED IN SEALED CONTAINERS THAT ARE MARKED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT P TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN MOP SINK STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND HAVE ALL ARTICLES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

5. Sep 20, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

6. Sep 13, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     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

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     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

7. May 10, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN NEAR WASHROOM AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

8. Sep 12, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     PLASTIC TILE LINING ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINES. INSTD TO INSTALL AND ABLE TO LOCATE FOR ACCESSIBLE AND SERVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.