Stan's Donuts & Coffee
181 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jul 21, 2026
Stan's Donuts & Coffee was last inspected on July 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
July 21, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean dust build up from front service counter shelving units,microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee eating a sandwich in front food prep area must eat in a designated area only.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer inside of cold brew cold holding unit in front prep area must replace to be in good repair.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more live small flies flying around premises, on walls, ceilings, boxes, mopsink basin area, rear hallway where wet towels and aprons are stored,dish washing area,prep areas, dining areas, both toilet rooms.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/14/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn ,pitted and deep grooves on cutting board at topside of food prep cooler to be in good repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from front service counter shelving units,exterior of cooking equipment,microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered garbage can in unisex toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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,several small holes in ceiling in front prep area near sandwich area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor drains where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in walk in cooler.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty nor a certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (donuts,milk,eggs,wrapps,etc)must provide and post and be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label all food storage containers (flour, sugar, etc.) with the common name of food items in the dry storage area.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet for handwashing sink behind coffee bar area. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield for walk-in cooler light. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all food employees during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label all food storage containers (flour, sugar, etc.) with the common name of food items in the dry storage area.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet for handwashing sink behind coffee bar area. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield for walk-in cooler light. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all food employees during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Hand sink at rear hand wash sink not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found dried food debris under heavy equipment in rear storage/dish area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for storage. Instructed to remove and provide storage units at least 6 inch from the floor to ensure proper cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers ( sugar, flour... ) not labeled. Instructed to label.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Disposable paper cups used as multi-use utensils. Instructed to use proper containers.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: 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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