DON CHURRO

1626 S BLUE ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Bakery

16 inspections

1. CanvassJan 12, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • DOWNSTAIRS WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVERED RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FLOUR SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2. CanvassMay 3, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
3. CanvassNov 30, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 55. 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.
4. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 8, 2019

   0 infractions

5. CanvassMay 1, 2019

   5 infractions

   • 3. 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.
   • 5. 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.
   • 37. 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.
   • 41. 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.
   • 48. 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.
6. CanvassApr 24, 2018

   1 infraction

   • 34. 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.
7. CanvassMar 10, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 30. 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.
   • 34. 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.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 8, 2016

   0 infractions

9. CanvassMar 1, 2016

   8 infractions

   • 8. 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.
   • 12. 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.
   • 18. 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.
   • 22. 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.
   • 29. 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.
   • 33. 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.
   • 36. 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.
   • 38. 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.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 26, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
11. CanvassMay 15, 2015

    6 infractions

    • 18. 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
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR JOINTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 30, 2014

    0 infractions

13. CanvassSep 25, 2014

    8 infractions

    • 11. 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.
    • 18. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 36. 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.
    • 37. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 41. 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.
14. CanvassDec 2, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN FLOUR STORAGE AREA.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 6, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE FRYERS.
    • 38. 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.
    • 41. 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.
16. CanvassSep 29, 2011

    7 infractions

    • 18. 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.
    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 41. 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.