Doma
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
74
Score
Doma appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2020. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Doma's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES EATING AND WASHING DISHES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS AT THE OUTDOOR PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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May 29, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD INSECTS IN THE WINDOW AREA DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING FEEDING OF OTHER INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR BASE FLOOR AND GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR #1 GASKET COMING LOOSE ON THE INSIDE NEAR THE HINGE OF THE UNIT LOWER CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A SMALL BUILD UP OF COFFEE BEANS AND GROUNDS UNDER AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (EGG SANDWICH). THEN OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE TOUCH RAW SAUSAGE AND RETURN TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD. EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED WHEN A MANAGER DID ARRIVE ON SITE (SHE HAD NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON ICE SCOOPER ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND OBSERVED A BUILD OF SUBSTANCE ON INCSIDE OF ICE MACHINE (ICE NOT TOUCHING) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND OTHER STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO ASSURE PROPER CLEANING AND MAINATINING OF AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE MANAGER THAT SHOWED UP FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, BACON, SAUSAGE) ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOKED FOR SERVICE.
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Oct 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (EGG SANDWICH). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 11/1/22, REPORT#: 2566318 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #16) 4-602.11: OBSERVED MINOR PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #36) 4-204.112(B): INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS #53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE FUZZY SUBSTANCE/FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN BLADE OF DELI SLICER. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CIATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LARGE BLACK FLYING INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. - CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:40AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINKS BLOCKED WITH GARBAGE CAN IN KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY BASKET IN DISHAREA. ITEMS WERE RELOCATED TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO HAND WASH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR BACK SEATING DOOR LEFT SLIGHTLY OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER NEAR COOKLINE AND FRONT COFFEE STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT. 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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Nov 1, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Apr 7, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTEDTO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. KEEP FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 9, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA STILL NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS AT 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZED MULTI-USE UTENSILS MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY SANITIZING ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL CDPH.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 24, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS AT 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR AVAILABLE ON THE MENU BOARD. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS EGGS. 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: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN..
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doma on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doma?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Doma.
Has Doma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doma have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Doma 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 Doma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doma is inspected around two times per year on average.
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