Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
70
Score
Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2021. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.OBSERVED 1 CONTAINER OF COOKED PINTO BEANS AT 48.9F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET IN WOMEN WASHROOM MUST PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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70
Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED ONE NONWORKING LIGHT IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Feb 18, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:26PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2602880 DATED 09/16/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER IN REAR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:26PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE NONWORKING LIGHT IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVIVE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 16, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:45PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:45PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP DISPENSER REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SOAP DISPENSER DISPENSING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN NEAR FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT UNWRAPPED KNIVES AND FORKS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES UP BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. - COS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA STORED ON SODA CRATES IN HALLWAY IN REAR NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT 0PPM IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WERE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 200-400 PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REFILLED WITH THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM, OBSERVED CONCENTRATION OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT 400PPM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 90.1F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED, OBSERVED PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 106.5F BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DELIVERED TO FACILITY AT 12:45 PM. ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN NEAR FOUNTAIN MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT UNWRAPPED KNIVES AND FORKS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES UP BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA STORED ON SODA CRATES IN HALLWAY IN REAR NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER IN REAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2566698 ON 11/07/22. #37. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS FLOUR, RICE, BEANS, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. #51. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #57. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW LEAK UNDERNEATH PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ONVENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU CONTAINING FOUNTAIN SOFT DRINK AS ONE OF THE DEFAULT BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS FLOUR, RICE, BEANS, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 30, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND TIMER ON FAUCET AT WOMENS RESTROOM SINK WITHOUT FLOW OF WATER FOR 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE WALL BASE NEXT TO THE PREP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR HOLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Aug 19, 2021
License
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: THE MAIN SERVICE/PREP COOLER, THE LETTACE COOLER, AND THE COLD-HOLDING PORTION OF THE EXPRESS STATION COOLER IN THE EXPO LINE AREA ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES OR REPAIR ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT COUNTER PROTECTING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA/COUNTER PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS WAITING IN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ANY PLUMBING FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY THAT MEETS PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLIHSMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY WHITE RESIDUE BUILDUP ON ICE SCOOP. MUST CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS AND AT COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE BEVERAGE COOLER USED FOR NON TCS DRINKS NEAR THE SERVICE LINE IS BROKEN. COOLER IS CURRENTLY UNPLUGGED. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS OF THE 1-DOOR HOSHIZAKI COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP INSIDE THE DISH AREA FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE FRONT PART OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS BETTER LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE EXPO LINE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD THAT IS OVER THE EXPO LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill.
Has Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill 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 Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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