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DONYA LLC

4738-4746 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

DONYA LLC has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 4, 2024. The most recent inspection, on December 3, 2025, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 30 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times on November 25, 2025. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2025. For example: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • : 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--- ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING ANY ALLERGEN LABELING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.13--- NOTED AN INSECT KILLING ELECTRICAL LIGHT IN THE MEAT PREP AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE MEAT CUTTING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • : 4-601.11(B) -- MEAT SLICER EQUIPMENT IN MEAT PREP WITH OLD ENCRUSTED MEAT DEBRIS----ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED MEAT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. : 4-602.13 --- MUST NOT USE PEELING PLASTIC AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP, MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • : 6-201.11 --DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS OF THE REAR UNUSED PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL. : 6-501.114 -- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE REAR UNUSED BAKERY AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
  2. Canvass

    25 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED THE REAR KITCHEN SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY HANGING UTENSILS, PACKAGE OF NEW SPONGES, HANGING CHEMICAL CLEANERS. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. THE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS INCLUDING ANY ALLERGEN LABELING.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NOTED AN INSECT KILLING ELECTRICAL LIGHT IN THE MEAT PREP AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE MEAT CUTTING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE PASTRY PREP WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE MEAT PREP AREA FROM THE PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • DIRTY, RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER ON THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC DISPOSABLE BAGS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE PLASTIC DOOR OF THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER CRACKED AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD SOILED AND BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE MEAT PREP WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES. NO QUATERNARY SANITIZER ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, PAPER OR PEELING PLASTIC AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP, KITCHEN, GROCERY AREA OR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED DIRTY STOVE TOP ON THE KITCHEN GAS STOVE.----ALL MEAT CUTTING EQUIPMENT IN MEAT PREP WITH OLD ENCRUSTED MEAT DEBRIS----ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT.----NOTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY CASE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED MEAT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED THE SPRAY ARM NOZZLE ON THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING INTO THE MIDDLE WASH BASIN BELOW THE SINK BASIN TOP. MUST REPAIR TO HANG ABOVE THE SINKS BASINS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED FOOD SPLATTER WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.----DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS OF THE REAR UNUSED PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE REAR UNUSED BAKERY AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • SUMMARY REPORT THAT WAS STATED TO BE ISSUED AND POSTED FROM REPORT #2602153 ON 9-4-24 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
  3. License

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS OLD FURNITURE/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS/WOODEN PALLETS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.

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