DON CHURRO.

Chicago Health Dept

1626 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 12

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

DOWNSTAIRS WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVERED RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FLOUR SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 3

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NOV 30

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 8

2019

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 1

2019

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED MANY ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, CHIPS, COOKIES, AND OTHER BAKERY FOR RETAIL SALE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELLING AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON FRONT TRASH CAN, AND REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEST KIT ON PREMISES, THEY HAVE A POOL & SPA KIT CAN'T PROPERLY MEASURE SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHLORINE TEST KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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APR 24

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL FLOOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WOOD FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.

MAR 10

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME, INGREDIENTS, AND NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE IT IS PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL FLOOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WOOD FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. THE WORN FLOOR TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED AND THE CONCRETE FLOOR LEVELED WHERE NECESSARY.

MAR 8

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 1

2016

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SANITIZER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED A COMMON TOWEL BEING USED FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER USE A COMMON TOWEL FOR DRYING HANDS. HANDS MUST BE DRIED WITH SINGLE SERVICE PAPER TOWELS OR A HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546370 DATED ON MAY 15, 2015 - 45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE SERVER SERVING ALL CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FAR RIGHT FRYER IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHT LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 26

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

MAY 15

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR JOINTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

SEP 30

2014

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 25

2014

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING. THE ONLY EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON AND AROUND WOODEN PALLETS AND BEHIND MOTOR OF REFRIGERATOR,WASHING MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE SCREENS FOR EXHAUST FANS ON SOUTH WALL OF KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAFE AREAS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON EXHAUST VENTS ON SOUTH WALL OF KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT LOWER WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT INSIDE THE CHURRO DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. 4 BURNER STOVE MUST BE UNDER HOOD/VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR COLD HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STOCK ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PORCH AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 2

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERING TILE, TO THE RAW WOOD FLOOR INSTALLED IN THE FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN FLOUR STORAGE AREA.

OCT 6

2011

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE FRYERS.

Minor Pest Activity

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE A SCREEN AT THE WALL FAN IN THE PREP AREA SO NO INSECTS CAN GET IN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE BACK PORCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

SEP 29

2011

FAIL 7 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machine FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT - DROPPINGS 60-70 OF THEM.. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND CALL YOUR LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THE ESTABLISHMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE FRYER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE FRYER CABINETS AND HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT HAS MICE DROPPINGS ALL OVER THEM. ALSO CLEAN THD FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE WALL AT THE SOUTH EAST CORNER HAS A HALF INCH GAP FROM THE FLOOR TO THE CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORE ROOM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Pest Activity

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE A BCREEN AT THE WALL FAN IN THE PREP AREA SO NO INSECTS CAN GET IN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE BACK PORCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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