Dat Donut
8251 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 17, 2026
Dat Donut was last inspected on August 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
August 17, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted bulk dry ingredients with out labels. Instructed to provide labels of common name for all ingredients removed from its original container
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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 rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 20 small mouse droppings on north window ledge of hall between restaurants and in north east corner in donut prep room. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize affected area priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Large bulk ingredient containers in rear prep needs to be relabeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop in the front prep area not properly stored. Instructed to store inside ice machine handle up or in a clean bin/container. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The base of the faucet on the rear 2-compartment sinks is leaking. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The floors under the sink, in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment and storage racks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -light shields in the rear prep with dead bugs. Instructed to clean and maintain lightshields.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation not working in the men/women's toilet room. Instructed to fix and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Light shield missing from light in front of the rear 2-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain lightshield.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sink at the front service/food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the refrigeration units conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed a bulk dry storage container stored in the area where the donut dough is rolled and prepared not labeled. Instructed to provide a label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple electrical, insect control device installed above a food prep tables and food in the front and rear food prep areas. Instructed the manager to relocate said insect control devices, so that the devices are not located over a food preparation areas and equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed a handwashing sink in the dishwashing area, in the middle of a cooling rack with donuts and the drainboard of the three-compartment sink without a splash guard. Instructed to install a smooth and easily cleanable splash guard or relocate said cooling rack with the doughnuts.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the pipe under the washing compartment of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair said leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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