SEP 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DOSBROS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL.
BEAT. 20/100
637 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 30, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 262025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 26
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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.
FEB 182025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 18
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
SEP 162024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
JUL 232024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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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NOV 32023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2023
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK UNDERNEATH PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ONVENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
NOV 72022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS FLOUR, RICE, BEANS, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU CONTAINING FOUNTAIN SOFT DRINK AS ONE OF THE DEFAULT BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
AUG 302021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND A SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE WALL BASE NEXT TO THE PREP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR HOLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
AUG 192021FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2021
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS AND AT COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND HEAVY WHITE RESIDUE BUILDUP ON ICE SCOOP. MUST CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS OF THE 1-DOOR HOSHIZAKI COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
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).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP INSIDE THE DISH AREA FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE FRONT PART OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS BETTER LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE EXPO LINE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION HOOD THAT IS OVER THE EXPO LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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