FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
OGDEN PULASKI DONUTS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 7, 2025
Complaint
License #2677014
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS THE CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK CONTAINER(SUGAR).INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREP OPERATION AND HALL LEADING TO RESTROOMS OPEN TO PUBLIC USE. (DOOR REMOVED). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER (DOOR) TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER INSULATION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER INSULATION INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection