Don'S Hamburgers, Inc.
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2026-01-14 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING IN NEED OF REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
2025-04-28 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2024-03-18 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
2023-02-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 1 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH RAW BACON AND PROCEEDED TO TOUCH READY-TO-EAT SANDWICH. ALSO NOTED IS THE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER WHILE VINYL GLOVES WERE STILL ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FIRST TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS WITH ...
2022-12-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
2022-11-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT TOAST WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID FOOD AND NEVER TOUCH ANY READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD HANDLERS SHOULD ALWAYS USE TONGS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HAND...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED SOME MENU ITEMS WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE THAT CONTAIN EGGS AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL HANMBURGER ITEMS AND ALL EGG ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUN...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED INADEQUATE GLOVE USE FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON DUTY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
2021-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
2019-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT BY USING BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS,PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON COUNTER IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A BUCKET FILLED WITH SANITIZER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALL BEHIND SYRUP PUMPS IN REAR STORAGE AREA DIRTY AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY FAN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2018-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TI DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST DATE MARK RTE AND TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2017-03-29 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION FAN PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
2016-12-09 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BEHIND FURNANCE, UNDER 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AROUND CARDBOARD DRINK DISPENSORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED TWO COOKS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-03-18 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND GREASE TRAP AND ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP/ FOOD SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-06-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT PLASTIC FORKS UNDER COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER, GASKETS ON MILK COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
2014-08-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS STORED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE MUST BE INVERTED (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
2013-02-19 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET TO REAR WHITE FREEZER DOOR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
2012-12-13 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE KITCHEN KNIVES ARE STORED IN A DIRTY CONTAINER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID CONTAINER DAILY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE SPACES BEHIND THE COUNTER AND THE REAR SHELVES HAVE HEAVY BUILDUP OF OLD INSECT BAIT, REMOVE ALL EXCESS BUILDUP AND HAVE IT APPLIED IN CRACKS AND CREVICES FROM NOW ON.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FRYER AND GRILL AREAS ARE GREASY UNDERNEATH AND ON THE SIDES, CLEAN OFF THE GREASE BUILDUP. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LIME BUILDUP ON THE DOOR AND A LITTLE RUST BUILDUP ON THE INNER LIP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE IN DETAIL.
2011-10-14 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
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. THE FLOORS IN THE BACK AREA HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SAN...
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. THE WEST WALL IN THE BACK AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. WALLS IN THE BACK AREA HAS HOLES AND OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO NO INSECT OR RO...
2011-05-13 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
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. THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED UNDER THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
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. THE WALLS IN THE BACK AREA BEHIND ALL THE EQUIPMENT AND PIPES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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...
2011-01-04 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE CONTAINER HOLDING THE SUGAR ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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. THE INSIDE THE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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. THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods THE WEST WALL BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND PIPES NOT CLEAN IN THE BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
2010-01-28 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. HAS WORK ORDER. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED(V18) FROM COMPLAINT INSPECT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SHELVES IN REAR MUST SEAL RUSTY SHELVES WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT/SEALANT OR REPLACE SHELVES. REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS WITH TAPE ON TYHE GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND ALL ATTACHED EQUIPTMENT i.e.PIPES. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
2010-01-20 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
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 machines. FRON...
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. RUSTY SHELVES IN REAR MUST SEAL RUSTY SHELVES WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT/SEALANT OR REPLACE SHELVES. REPLACE ALL GASKETS O...
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN CORNERS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND ALL ATTACHED EQUIPTMENT i.e.PIPES. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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