DO-RITE DONUTS.
181 N MORGAN ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 222025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 205F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUSTOMER HOLDING LIVE DOG WHEN ORDERING FOOD AT REGISTER INSIDE OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. EMPLOYEE DID NOT ASK ADA QUESTION IF LIVE DOG WAS A SERVICE ANIMAL. ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. CUSTOMER LEFT THE PREMISES WITH LIVE DOG DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED RESIDUE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SANDWICHES, FRENCH FRIES, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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NOV 302023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND ON WALLS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD OVER HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 202022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR (SEASONINGS). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARD LOCATED UNDER FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEE THREW AWAY GLUEBOARD DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIP THAT CLOSES 1/4 INCH GAP FROM FLOOR TO DOOR.
OBSERVED PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER ON FLOOR IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BATHROOM.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MILK CRATES IN REAR BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/8/2022, REPORT #2561808. #49-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55- OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 82022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE SHOOT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.13-- OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND HEAVY FROSTING ON TOP OF DONUT MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11--OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
AUG 12022FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE SHOOT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND HEAVY FROSTING ON TOP OF DONUT MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH TRASH ON GROUND AND RAT DROPPINGS SURROUNDING GARBAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON GROUND IN BETWEEN CRATES AND BOXES NEXT TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/7/2021, REPORT #2522412. #58- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING. CERTIFICATES PRESENTED EXPIRED MAY 2021. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM INSPECTION ON 7/7/2021, REPORT #2522412. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WHERE RAW CHICKEN IS STORED TO BE IMPROPER: Raw Seasoned Chicken (45°F - 48°F) AND Raw Buttermilk Chicken (44°F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED TORN LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
NOTED BROKEN TOP LID TO REACH IN COOLER IN PREP WHERE RAW CHICKEN PRODUCTS ARE STORED. ISNTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP INSIDE COOLER IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND ICING MACHINE AND DOUGH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNITS AFTER EACH USE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING. CERTIFICATES PRESENTED EXPIRED MAY 2021. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
MAR 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED TRASH FROM THE RESTAURANT ON THE GROUND AROUND, UNDER AND BETWEEN THE DUMPSTERS IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE. AREA CLEANED AND CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
SEP 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPLATTER DRIED ON THE WALLS IN DOUGHNUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL FOOD FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010 (B).CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OT VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
4.602.11(E)(4) OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3.304.14 (E)(E) MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
4.402.12(B) MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS FOOD STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
4.601.11(B) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL FOOD FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAY 112017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CEILING ABOVE FRONT SERVING LINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY,
MAY 92017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FOODS WOULD NOT BE PROTECTED AT DONUT SERVING AREA, NO SNEEZE GUARD AT DONUT DISPLAY AREA, MUST PROVIDE,
LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE, CEILING ABOVE FRONT SERVING LINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY,
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