Dough Bros
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Dough Bros has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dough Bros is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CART USED TO MOVE BOXES OF DOUGH IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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90
Jun 4, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 27, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT GREEN BLOCKS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT DOUGH PREP AREA;IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT LOCKER/STORAGE ROOM AND ON FLOOR AT CORNER NEXT TO BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE SAID OPEN RODENT BAIT,RODENT BAIT MUST BE CONTAINED,IN A TAMPER-RESISTANT BAIT STATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2598738 DATED: 08/05/2024 #38--6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND MIDDLE OF REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #47--4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLE WITH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #56--6-501.14: **C** Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/3/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED MISSING LID TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT DOUGH PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT CEILING AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN THE BASEMENT LOCKER/STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED DRIED-UP DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.8-54.1F(PORK 46.8F, FETA CHEESE 52.0F, PROVOLONE CHEESE 49.8, RICOTTA CHEESE 50.4F, WHIPPING CREAM 49.6F, BACON 51.4F, BUTTER 50.9F, SALAMI 54.1F AND MAYO 53.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $99 WEIGHING 23LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR DOOR LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE FOUR DOOR LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 8/6/2024 OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE AND MIDDLE OF REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLE WITH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP.
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Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Food preparation sink required in basement's dough making station, only hand wash sink provide.
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Sep 15, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAPS AROUND EDGES OF EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF DOORS OF PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM DELI SLICER. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE DELI SLICER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM AC UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 28, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK BLOCKED WITH DIRTY PAN PLACED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PIZZA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 WATER BOTTLES AND CAN OF DIET COKE STORED IN ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE NOT CONSUMED BY HUMANS OR IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ANY INGREDIENTS CONSUMED BY HUMANS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE BEVERAGES OR OTHER ITEMS IN ICE MACHINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF DOORS OF PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM DELI SLICER. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE DELI SLICER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID ON COVERED TRASH CAN IN TOILET ROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF 2 DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY WITH A BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 31, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; SAUSAGE, MEATBALLS, WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AND BEASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 30, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #223006 DATED ON 10-22-18 FOR VIOLATIONS #55 (3-COMP SINK POOLING WATER AT DRAIN BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO PITCH DOWN TO PREVENT STANDING WATER) #58:(NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS) INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOL #60 FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOL#60 FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Oct 22, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS HAND WASH SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK POOLING WATER AT DRAIN BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO PITCH DOWN TO PREVENT STANDING WATER. USING SARAN AS SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINKS. RESTORE FULL HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGED CLOSET IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA CLUTTERED. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM CLOSET AND STORE ALL REMAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS. MAINTAIN
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT/COLD HOLD UNIT INOPERABLE AND UNPLUGGED. TOP COLD HOLD UNIT WAS FULL OF ICE AND BEING USED TO HOLD CHEESE, PEPPERONI, SAUCE AND ARTICHOKES. MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES AND ALL REFRIGERATION IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 PIZZAS INCLUDING ARTICHOKE PIZZA, SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHEESE PIZZA HELD AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 77.0F WEIGHING APPROXIMATLY 40LBS VALUED AT $100. ALL PIZZAS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UCNLEAN. ICE IS NOT USED FOR CONSUMPTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEEBOARD UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILDEWY CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVAL ALL BLACK CAULKING AND REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER #2 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.0 F, FOUND FRESH MOZZERLLA CHEESE, TUNA, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- SAUSAGE AT 57.7, PEPPERONI AT 57.8, TUNA AT 55.4 AND FRESH MOZZERELLA AT 48.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Nov 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND ON SHELVE TO BE IMPROPER:-PEPPERONI 46F, EGG PLANT 56.1F,ASSORTED PIZZA SLICES(ARTICHOKE 81.5F, CHEESE 78.8F, MUSHROOMS 76.9F, PEPPERONI 79.3F,SAUSAGE 75.6F), MEAT BALLS 48.7F, VODKA SAUCE 48.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 54.3F, CHEESE 55.7F, ROAST BEEF 44.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $90.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURE OF HOT RUNNING WATER WERE AS FOLLOWS:- HAND WASH SINKS 78.2F/72.1F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 83.1F AND BATHROOM 74.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPPING AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES THAT THEY ARE AT THE PREP AREA.
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Jun 5, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LID OF SERVICE COOLER WITH LOOSE KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dough Bros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dough Bros on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dough Bros?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dough Bros.
Has Dough Bros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dough Bros have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dough Bros 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 Dough Bros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dough Bros is inspected around two times per year on average.
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