Did Dat Donut pass its last health inspection?

Dat Donut at 947 W Wellington Ave was inspected on May 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".

What violations were cited at Dat Donut?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE ROUGH, NOT SMOOTH, AND UNFINISHED, AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Dat Donut

947 W Wellington Ave, Chicago 60657 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

May 30, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 30, 2025

#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE ROUGH, NOT SMOOTH, AND UNFINISHED, AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE SAME COUNTER TO HAVE EXPOSED WOOD AND UNSEALED PLYWOOD BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN PREP AREAS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND THE INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON AND USED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED ONE (1) OF THREE (3) FAUCET HANDLES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT TO NOT BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES ARE AVAILABLE AND FUNCTIONAL. HOWEVER, THE CENTER HANDLE/MIXER DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND ALLOW THE SPRAYER NOZZLE TO FULLY OPERATE WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE CENTER HANDLE AND REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR SPRAYER TO WORK AS INTENDED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS (3) IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS MULTIPLE CEILING PANELS MISSING IN THE FRONT WAITING/DINING AREA, EXPOSING THE STUDS AND JOISTS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND ENCLOSE ALL STUDS AND JOISTS. OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL MISSING ABOVE/OVER THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, EXPOSING THE STUDS AND PLUMBING BEHIND THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WALL SECTION AND ENCLOSE ALL EXPOSED STUDS AND WALL CAVITIES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL PANEL/FRP PANELS DAMAGED AND PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE REAR EXIT AT THE SOUTHERN WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 30, 2025	License	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Dat Donut — questions

Did Dat Donut pass its last health inspection?: Dat Donut at 947 W Wellington Ave was inspected on May 30, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Dat Donut?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE DISPLAY COOLER TO BE ROUGH, NOT SMOOTH, AND UNFINISHED, AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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