Doc B's Fresh Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
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Score
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen has been inspected 17 times since 2013. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 158 F AT FINAL RINSE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMAL 180 F AT FINAL RINSE GUAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE AND DRAINBOARDS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 24, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN REAR WITH 2X2 HOLE IN WALL BEHIND ENTRY DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN DRY STOREROOM, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Feb 5, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN DRY STOREROOM, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TABLETOP SWEET POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE IN REAR WITH 2X2 HOLE IN WALL BEHIND ENTRY DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided at front kitchen hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees/customers restroom, instructed to poste one with color contrast in a clear view.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives in-use are wedged between cutting board and cooler edge, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Food debris noted behind ice maker at back of kitchen. Rear prep kitchen ceiling with dust build-up around vents, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Feb 8, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS SCATTERED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND IN KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CUPS WITH A HANDLE TO PLACE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON ALL PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES IN SERVICE STATION AND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/CLUTTER FOUND IN OFFICE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SINK AND SURFACE SANITIZER MEASURED AT 0PPM AT DISH ROOM 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN CONCENTRAION BETWEEN 704PPM TO 1875PPM AS INDICATED ON MANUFACTURER'S LABEL. OBSERVED SANITIZER NOT DISPENSING DUE TO AIR GAP. FACILITY DOES HAVE A WORKING HEAT DISH MACHINE AND CHLORINE ON SITE AS A BACKUP SANITIZER FOR THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 FOR CIATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEE ENTERING THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE COOKLINE CHANGE INTO A NEW PAIR OF GLOVE CHANGING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHLORINE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IS MEASURED AT 0PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST BE MEASURED BETWEEN 50-200PPM. FACILITY CANNOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED A PROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ONCE DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE METHOD OF COOLING COOKED EGGS AND CHIKCEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON RACK IN KITCHEN IS INADEQUATE. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AND EGGS IN AN APPROXIMATE 5 INCH DEEP PAN FILLED WITH TCS PRODUCTS TO COOL. EMPLOYEES MUST SHALLOW TCS FOODS INTO THINNER PORTIONS INSTEAD OF THICK PORTIONS. FACILITY MUST USE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS BASED ON THE TYPE OF FOOD BEING COOLED; PLACING THE FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS; SEPARATING THE FOOD INTO SMALLER OR THINNER PORTIONS; STIRRING THE FOOD IN A CONTAINER PLACED IN AN ICE WATER BATH; USING CONTAINERS THAT FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER; ADDING ICE AS IN INGREDIENT; OR OTHER EFFECTICVE METHODS. DISCUSSED HACCP CONCEPT WITH THE PERSON IN CHARGE. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR COOKLINE STAND UP OVEN. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS ENSURE ALL SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH SOAP TO PRACTICE PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATE TOTAL OF 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 4 WERE OBSERVED ON CORNER DOOR OF PREP-LINE UNIT NEAR STAND-UP OVEN. 1 OBSERVED AT "DEAD END" WALL OF COOKLINE AREA. FACILITY MUST WORK WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE LIVE/DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: COOKED EGGS MEASURED AT 71.6F AND CHICKEN WINGS MEASURED AT 84.2F LEFT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOUND ON COOLING RACK IN KITCHEN AREA. A TOTAL APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF 21 POUNDS AND AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $31.00 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS SCATTERED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND IN KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH CUPS WITH A HANDLE TO PLACE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEE IN SERVICE/EXPEDITE STATION IS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER ON SITE. EMPLOYEE PLACED HAIR IN HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE ON SITE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON ALL PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON COFFEE MACHINES IN SERVICE STATION AND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AND LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS/CLUTTER FOUND IN OFFICE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: Employees Not washing hands when required, Observed an employee handling soiled dishes then handling clean dishes and then starting slicing vegetables without washing hands in between, only wiping hands with a soiled cloth towel. Instructed manager to have employees wash hands when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping spatulas in use in a bucket of standing water at room temp, instructed to keep in hot/cold or under continuous running cold water.
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Mar 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Missing hands washing signs in toilet rooms, instructed to post.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Clean utensils shelves placed too close to mop sink, instructed to move clean utensils storage away from waste water contamination.
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90
Oct 1, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DELI MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPERATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE COOK LINE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WORN DOWN AND WITH EXPOSED CEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE FLOOR BASE IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING COVER TO THE UPSTAIRS BUILDING STORAGE UNIT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SOME BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLER CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREP AREAS AND DISWASH AREA FLOOR DAMAGED, OBSERVED LARGE CRACKS ON SURFACE OF FLOOR AT SAID AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER(S) FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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90
Jun 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SCOOPS IN THE FOOD/ICE WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE FOOD/ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CONDENSER AND FAN VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER--MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DEEP FRYERS ON PREMISES AND THE CAN OPENER BLADE ON THE REAR PREP TABLE.
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Jun 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN COVER NEEDED AT REAR BAR AREA WHERE CONSUMABLE ICE IS STORED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND HOT SERVICE LINE OF FOOD DEBRIS, GLOVES.
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Feb 24, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER OR STORE ON TOP OF CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDER TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TORN/MISSING WALL BASEBOARD UNDER BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 5, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES NEEDS CLEANING DUE TO CONSTRUCTION.
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Aug 29, 2013
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT REACH IN COOLERS NOT TURNED ON. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SINKS NOT WORKING AT RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT WINDOWS AND DOORS NOT INSTALLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CEILING AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING EXHAUSTS NOT TURNED ON AT RESTROOMS AND MAIN KITCHEN/PIZZA STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS REQUIRED FOR ALL COOLERS WITH NO EXTERNAL THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES NEEDS CLEANING DUE TO CONSTRUCTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doc B's Fresh Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doc B's Fresh Kitchen on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doc B's Fresh Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Doc B's Fresh Kitchen.
Has Doc B's Fresh Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Doc B's Fresh Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Doc B's Fresh Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Doc B's Fresh Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doc B's Fresh Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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