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STAN'S DONUTS & COFFEE

181 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

STAN'S DONUTS & COFFEE has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 20, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 21, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 1, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on July 21, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on December 20, 2017. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

11 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COLD BREW COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN ,PITTED AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD AT TOPSIDE OF FOOD PREP COOLER TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL PANEL AT FRONT COUNTER FREEZER.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET FOR HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND COFFEE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET FOR HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND COFFEE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • VERY SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3-COMP SINK, LEAK NOTED AT GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • HAND SINK AT REAR HAND WASH SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. ALSO, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE STORAGE UNITS AT LEAST 6 INCH FROM THE FLOOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ( SUGAR, FLOUR... ) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • DISPOSABLE PAPER CUPS USED AS MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. License

    1 infraction

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD NOT IN PLACE FOR FOOD PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD THAT IS AT LEAST 60" IN HEIGHT FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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