DOUGH BROS.
400 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 18 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
JUN 42025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 272025FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT CEILING AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN THE BASEMENT LOCKER/STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
AUG 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP.
DEC 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Food preparation sink required in basement's dough making station, only hand wash sink provide.
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SEP 152022PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
OBSERVED SMALL GAPS AROUND EDGES OF EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE DELI SLICER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM AC UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
JUN 282022PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE DELI SLICER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED LID ON COVERED TRASH CAN IN TOILET ROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ONE OF 2 DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY WITH A BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
MAR 312021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AND BEASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APR 232020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 302019FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
REFER TO VIOL #60 FOR DESCRIPTION.
REFER TO VIOL#60 FOR DESCRIPTION.
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.
OCT 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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)
NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION.
3-COMP SINK POOLING WATER AT DRAIN BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO PITCH DOWN TO PREVENT STANDING WATER. USING SARAN AS SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JUN 262017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINKS. RESTORE FULL HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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
JUN 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UCNLEAN. ICE IS NOT USED FOR CONSUMPTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED BASEEBOARD UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MILDEWY CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVAL ALL BLACK CAULKING AND REPLACE.
OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED AS SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUL 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERY STORED ON SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
NOV 162015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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)
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
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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.
JUN 52014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED LID OF SERVICE COOLER WITH LOOSE KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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