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DAT DONUT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DAT DONUT 947 W WELLINGTON AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
May 30, 2025 License License #3026619
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE ROUGH, NOT SMOOTH, AND UNFINISHED, AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SAME COUNTER TO HAVE EXPOSED WOOD AND UNSEALED PLYWOOD BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN PREP AREAS.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND THE INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AND USED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED ONE (1) OF THREE (3) FAUCET HANDLES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT TO NOT BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ARE AVAILABLE AND FUNCTIONAL. HOWEVER, THE CENTER HANDLE/MIXER DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND ALLOW THE SPRAYER NOZZLE TO FULLY OPERATE WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE CENTER HANDLE AND REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR SPRAYER TO WORK AS INTENDED.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS (3) IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS MULTIPLE CEILING PANELS MISSING IN THE FRONT WAITING/DINING AREA, EXPOSING THE STUDS AND JOISTS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND ENCLOSE ALL STUDS AND JOISTS. OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL MISSING ABOVE/OVER THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, EXPOSING THE STUDS AND PLUMBING BEHIND THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WALL SECTION AND ENCLOSE ALL EXPOSED STUDS AND WALL CAVITIES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS (3) IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS MULTIPLE CEILING PANELS MISSING IN THE FRONT WAITING/DINING AREA, EXPOSING THE STUDS AND JOISTS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND ENCLOSE ALL STUDS AND JOISTS. OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL MISSING ABOVE/OVER THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, EXPOSING THE STUDS AND PLUMBING BEHIND THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WALL SECTION AND ENCLOSE ALL EXPOSED STUDS AND WALL CAVITIES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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