Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill

800 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE FRONTLINE AND KITCHEN/PREP AREA WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND SEAL.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALSA AT 44-47F, SOUR CREAM AT 47F, GUACAMOLE AT 46F, AND RANCH SAUCE AT 68F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOODS (BLACK AND PINTO BEANS, SALSAS) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE-BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE-MARKED TCS FOODS BEFORE THEY EXPIRE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICALS (SANITIZER AND DETERGENT CONTAINERS) STORED ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ABOVE EXPOSED CILANTRO AND LETTUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE ALL CHEMICALS FROM EXPOSED FOODS DURING PREPARATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 132F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED CONTAINERS OF DRY FOODS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF DRY FOODS.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE FORKS, KNIVES, AND SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE-USE UTENSILS SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Sep 22, 2023

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOFT DRINK LISTED AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KID'S MENU. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OFFER ONLY DEFAULT BEVERAGES ALLOWED UNDER STATE LAW.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill.

Has Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill 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 Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dos Bros Fresh Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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