FEB 21
2023
PASS · 0 violations
STANS DONUTS.
Chicago Health Dept
1560 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
14 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Feb 2023.
Last inspected Feb 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
41
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 9
2022
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 2
2022
FAIL 1 violation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
MAY 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FLY TRAP LOCATED ABOVE DOUGH MIXERS, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM FOOD EQUIPMENT.
48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
AUG 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 4 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT MILK BASE COFFEE'S DRINKS PASTRIES ASSORTED DONUTS, CAKES, MILK SHAKES ETC,. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE AND MUST PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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DEC 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PASTRIES AND HOT MILK BASE COFFEE'S DRINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVER THE FRONT DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NOTED THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL LEVEL READING AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT WILL BE HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT WORKS CORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-025.
DEC 5
2017
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD ON VENT FIXTURES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM, AS WELL VENT FIXTURE IN REAR PREP AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 20
2016
PASS 5 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Prepackaged pastries and gelato inside display freezer not properly labeled. Must label with source and ingredients.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
We observed food stored under the waste water pipes at east side of the wall in basement, instructed to encase pipes or relocate shelves from under pipes
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in basement areas where food is stored are dirty and in poor repair, broken and with crumbling white substance, porous materials. Repair /replace surface to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Holes in ceiling dry wall, included above the ice machine and storage shelves, need to be repaired. unfinished dry wall ceiling in basement. Must be finished to be easily cleanable and non absorbent.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Dust build up on fan cover in walk-in cooler and ceiling vent covers in rear utensil washing and mop sink area. Instructed to clean and maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Middle mechanical drain at three compartment sinks is leaking. Instructed to repair. No backflow prevention device on hose bib by stairs to basement or on water supply to ice machine. Must install or provide proof of back flow prevention.
JUN 13
2016
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Low temp dish machine not dispensing sanitizer, presently 0ppm. Three time dish machine was started and container of the sanitizer was changed. Still with result 0ppms. Tagged unit " Held for inspection", do not use. Instructed to use three compartment sink, to wash, rinse and sanitize. Critical violation:7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
We observed ice machine with black slime at interior of water reservoir were ice is made, also all panels of the unit. Observed pieces of broken dry wall from ceiling inside the ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain mentioned unit. We observed food stored under the waste water pipes at east side of the wall in basement, instructed to encase pipes or relocate shelves from under pipes. Serious violation:7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violations not corrected from 3-13-15,report #1453841 #41-ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS, SERVERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. HAIR TIED BACK NO LOOSE HAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN Today 6-13-16, observed same violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Prepackaged pastries and gelato inside display freezer not properly labeled. Must label with source and ingredients.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Paper dispenser installed above the one compartment sink at front prep area must be relocated by the exposed hand sink to minimize contamination
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in basement areas where food is stored are dirty and in poor repair, broken and with crumbling white substance, porous materials. Repair /replace surface to be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Holes in ceiling dry wall, included above the ice machine and storage shelves, need to be repaired. unfinished dry wall ceiling in basement. Must be finished to be easily cleanable an nonabsorbent.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Dust build up on fan cover in walk-in cooler and ceiling vent covers in rear utensil washing and mop sink area. Instructed to clean and maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Middle mechanical drain at three compartment sinks is leaking. Instructed to repair. No backflow prevention device on hose bib by stairs to basement or on water supply to ice machine. Must install or provide proof of back flow prevention.
MAR 23
2015
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISPLAY CASES, RACKS, AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS, SERVERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. HAIR TIED BACK NO LOOSE HAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
MAR 13
2015
FAIL 6 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND 3 DOZEN OF DONUTS ON DISPLAY UNPROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT FROM ELEMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISPLAY CASES, RACKS, AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS, SERVERS IN NEED OF HAIR RESTRAINTS. HAIR TIED BACK NO LOOSE HAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
FEB 4
2014
PASS 2 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DEC 20
2013
FAIL 0 violations
NOV 18
2013
FAIL 0 violations
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