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D.P. Dough

1751 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Other
Last inspected: May 30, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at D.P. Dough stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so D.P. Dough is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 7/21/2023, REPORT #2578866. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION COOLER STILL NOT OPERATIONAL AND WILL REMAIN TAGGED.
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Jul 17, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP AREA TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 65.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
10
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE QUATERNARY SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY TO BE VERIFIED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL NEEDED REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT HAND CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS/PANS ABOVE THE WASHBASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE HANGING HOOKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE WASHROOM WASH BOWEL.MUST REPLACE.---- MUST SEAL ALL OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM.----DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS UNDER THE THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WASHROOM CEILING VENT. MUST CLEAN.----MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was D.P. Dough last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D.P. Dough on file is from May 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D.P. Dough?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at D.P. Dough.

Has D.P. Dough's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at D.P. Dough have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at D.P. Dough 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 D.P. Dough inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, D.P. Dough is inspected around two times per year on average.

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