Pass

Don's Hamburgers

1837 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 14, 2026

Don's Hamburgers was last inspected on January 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

January 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Front prep area handsink slow draining in need of repair instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty without proof of allergen training. Instructed to meet requirements.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler touch raw bacon and proceeded to touch ready-to-eat sandwich. Also noted is the food handler washed his hands with soap and water while vinyl gloves were still on. Instructed manager first to remove gloves and wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 secs. Also instructed manager to wash hands and change gloves after handling raw food items and before handling rte food items. Priority violation.7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice machine. Instructed to provide or locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: 3-301.11(b) observed a food handler touching ready to eat toast with his bare hands. Instructed to discard said food and never touch any ready to eat foods with bare hands. Food handlers should always use tongs or food grade disposable gloves to handle all ready to eat foods. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs at the hand washing sinks in the food prep area and in the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed some menu items without a consumer advisory disclosure that contain eggs and beef. Instructed to provide a disclosure for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw such as all hanmburger items and all egg items. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution. Instructed to always store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at all times.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.15(b-d) observed inadequate glove use for ready to eat foods. Instructed to review proper glove use for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device for the ice machine. Instructed to provide or locate.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager that is on duty without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure/reminder statement on premises. Instructed to provide reminder/disclosure statement by using brochures, menu advisories, label statements, table tents,placards, or other effective written means. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths being stored on counter in between use. Instructed wiping cloths must be kept in a bucket filled with sanitizer.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in rear prep area with build up of grease and grime. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged and dirty ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Instructed to repair, clean, sanitize, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Wall behind syrup pumps in rear storage area dirty and stained. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty and dusty fan in rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used ti demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up procedures on site for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide kit and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Must date mark rte and tcs foods that have been prepared onsite and held over 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide consume by dates on food and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gasket on the 2-door reach in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floors (corners) in front and rear prep areas. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No ventilation fan provided in the washroom. Management instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor accumulated dirt debris behind furnance, under 2 door refrigerator and around cardboard drink dispensors. Instructed to clean all areas and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed two cooks without food handlers certificates. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken gaskets on the refrigerator located in the rear. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dirt debris on and around grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt debris around grease trap and along the wall and in the corners of the food prep/ food serving area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Invert plastic forks under counter to protect from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of shake mixer, gaskets on milk cooler in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store ice scoop handle up or in separate container to prevent bare hand contact.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Multi-use kitchen utensils stored in the rear dry storage must be inverted (handles-up) to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the manual can opener and housing attached to prep table and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide,maintain a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean area underneath grill in front prep area. Repair loose rubber gasket to rear white freezer door to avoid escaping air.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: The kitchen knives are stored in a dirty container; wash, rinse and sanitize said container daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The spaces behind the counter and the rear shelves have heavy buildup of old insect bait, remove all excess buildup and have it applied in cracks and crevices from now on.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: The fryer and grill areas are greasy underneath and on the sides, clean off the grease buildup. The ice machine has a lime buildup on the door and a little rust buildup on the inner lip, clean and sanitize the machine in detail.

  16. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE BACK AREA HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WEST WALL IN THE BACK AREA HAS DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. WALLS IN THE BACK AREA HAS HOLES AND OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED UNDER THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALLS IN THE BACK AREA BEHIND ALL THE EQUIPMENT AND PIPES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE CONTAINER HOLDING THE SUGAR ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE INSIDE THE COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Use dustless cleaning methods THE WEST WALL BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND PIPES NOT CLEAN IN THE BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

  19. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. HAS WORK ORDER. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED(V18) FROM COMPLAINT INSPECTION ON JAN. 20,2010.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves in rear must seal rusty shelves with a non-toxic paint/sealant or replace shelves. Replace all gaskets on cooler doors with tape on tyhe gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean all equiptment throughout inside and outside.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout and in corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND ALL ATTACHED EQUIPTMENT i.e.PIPES. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean all vents throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

  20. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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 machines. FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF , DOOR HAS ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST MAKE FRONT DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY SHELVES IN REAR MUST SEAL RUSTY SHELVES WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT/SEALANT OR REPLACE SHELVES. REPLACE ALL GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS WITH TAPE ON TYHE GASKETS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND IN CORNERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND ALL ATTACHED EQUIPTMENT i.e.PIPES. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.