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Old Fashioned Donuts Inc

Restaurant

11248 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

South Side

Mar 14, 2024 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Kitchen had widespread grease buildup and raw wood surfaces that don't meet food safety standards.

Key Findings

  • Raw wood used in storage and dishwashing areas must be replaced with non-porous, cleanable materials.
  • Three-compartment sink has a leak in the middle compartment and is missing stoppers; repair or replace required.
  • Grease buildup found on cooking equipment, walls, floors, and shelving throughout kitchen and prep areas.
  • Ice machine interior and reach-in coolers need detailed cleaning to remove buildup and food spills.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT HAND SINKS. MUST INSTALL SIGN AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection History

Old Fashioned Donuts Inc has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 33% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 16, 2026.

Oct 16, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Oct 14, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Oct 7, 2026Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

3 violations
Sep 29, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Jul 6, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Mar 14, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

13 violations
Standout inspection
Mar 6, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

18 violations