DEC 13
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HIGGINS DONUT INC..
YOUR CALL. 61/100
5949 W HIGGINS AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 13, 2021 · passed with conditions
9 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LID FOR BULK (SUGAR) ROLLING CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUSTS INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO OVEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO SODA CRATES TO BE USE AS SHELVES FOR ELEVATION).
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2383004 DATED:07/16/2020 #57--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUL 162020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 16
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUL 92020FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2020
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET FOR 1 DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH THE TOASTER OVEN AT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE SHOWED MANAGER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2268625 DATED: 02/27/2019: 51-BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. May 27, 2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 272019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND BY GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR BY OFFICE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD IEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES TO BE USE AS SHELVES.
NOV 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No city of Chicago certified food service manager on site upon arrival while potentially hazardous foods (milk, chicken, egg) are being handled. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED AT TIP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH ICE SCOOP IN GOOD CONDITION.
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SEP 282016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED AT TIP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH ICE SCOOP IN GOOD CONDITION.
SEP 12015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND STAFF/ CUSTOMERS WASH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED CUSTOMERS USING WASHROOM.TOILET BOWL WAS USED(HUMAN WASTE) AND UNABLE TO FLUSH.FLOOR AROUND THE TOILET BOWL WITH WASTE AND PAPERS. MOBILE MANAGER FIXED THE PROBLEM. EMPLOYEE CLEANED WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLE AND SERVED:EGGS,SAUSAGE,MILK,ETC.ALSO NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON PREMISES.MANAGER REPORTED ON PREMISES AFTER RECEIVING A TEX FROM EMPLOYEE AND BROUGHT A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH HIM.AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-010(a)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CABINET DOORS UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF THE COFFEE STATION IN SELLING AREA ARE BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOORS(WEST SIDE OF THE TABLE) CHIPPED WHITE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP THE LADDER BY THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS AND LIQUID STAINS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COUNTER IN SELLING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO WATER LINE PROVIDED TO TOP LOADING DESSERT MACHINE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID MACHINE.
AUG 192014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF SHELF ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
SEP 132013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JUL 242012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around hand sink in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(oven), reach in cooler racks not clean, need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Peeling paint in bathroom wall shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear kitchen area by exposed hand sink shall be provided.
AUG 152011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.
APR 192011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning.Rear storage racks not clean need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walki in cooler under shelving, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged cove moulding in kitchen prep area shall be repair/replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields above 3 compartment sink shall be provided, light shields in kitchen area, bathroom need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, and bathroom need cleaning.
SEP 222010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2010
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE ISLAND CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT/COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH MINIMAL DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED, BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COLLATA MACHINE, MUST REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
UNNECESSARY CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE CORNER BY THE EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSED ANT UNUSED ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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