DO RITE DONUTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED DFOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING MILK, CHICKEN, SAUSAGE PATTIES, EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE UNCOVERED IN REAR PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS FORMS OF CONTAMINATION.

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) DONUT PREPN AREA OBSTRUCTED DURING TIE OF INSPECTION. NOTED LARGE ICE BUCKET WITH SCHOOL AND SCLEANING CLOTH STORED INSIDE SINK BASIN AND LADDER DIRECTLY IN FRONT. UNABLE TO ACCESS HANDSINK AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND USE HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PIC REMOVED SAID ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DONUT PREP AREA INTERIOR PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SPOTS AND PINK SLIME DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONDSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN AND SANITIZED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PIPING CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH ON FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVING UNIT SURFACES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUSTY MAINTAIN.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR USE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO MEASURE ACCURATE SANITIZING & SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN READILY AVAILBLE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, FRYERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS AND INGREDIENT STORAGE BINS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BUT ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED CERTIFCATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL BUT ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED CERTIFCATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.