Brioche Doree (T2 F-19)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 17 inspections at Brioche Doree (T2 F-19) stretching back to 2010. Brioche Doree (T2 F-19) was last inspected on Sep 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Brioche Doree (T2 F-19)'s latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER BEHIND THE COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER AT 54F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTILL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-MILK 52F, PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICHES 48F, CHICKEN SANDWICHES 44.7F, PINEAPPLE COCONUT YOGURT 52F, SOME BOTTLES OF SALAD MIX 50F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 16 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF WITH DUST AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND HOT WATER MACHINE (FOR TEA) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK UNDER SHELF IN PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Jun 13, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (UNDER VENT COVER) OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Sep 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AROUND THE FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 (A) FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND AROUND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND DISPLAY COOLER WITH TCS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED,COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED - COS
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE OFFERED FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F).FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS:YOGURTS RANGING FROM (55.6F-56.3F),TURKEY SANDWICHES 47.7F,HUMMUS 49.0F,MILK 48.5F,CHICKEN SALADS 50.0F,TUNA 50.0F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 15#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $300.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AROUND THE FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 (A) FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER AND AROUND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation in the display cooler vent. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the storage unit where the pastry rack is stored to have dirt and debris on the floor. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE GARBAGE CABINET. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HANDWASH BOWL AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 8, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF PREP COOLER AND HANDSINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 6, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE COUNTER TOP WITH THE COFFEE MACHINE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brioche Doree (T2 F-19) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brioche Doree (T2 F-19) on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brioche Doree (T2 F-19)?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Brioche Doree (T2 F-19).

Has Brioche Doree (T2 F-19)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brioche Doree (T2 F-19) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brioche Doree (T2 F-19) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brioche Doree (T2 F-19) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brioche Doree (T2 F-19) is inspected roughly once per year on average.