Pass

Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill

637 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 13, 2026

Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

May 13, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on interior of door to walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of food debris and grime on floors and walls of dish area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the rear food prep/dishwashing area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drainpipe underneath the rear handwashing sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall underneath handwashing sink in women's washroom. Instructed to smoothly repair wall underneath handwashing sink in women's washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slow leak underneath pipe at the exposed hand washing sink located in rear prep/dish area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up onventilation vents in rear prep/dish area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers of bulk ingredients such as flour, rice, beans, etc. Not labeled. Instructed to label with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on door of walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed children's menu containing fountain soft drink as one of the default beverages. Instructed to correct.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found a small hole in the wall near the wall base next to the prep sink in the rear prep area. Must repair hole.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at restroom handwashing sinks and at cooks line handwashing sink. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy white residue buildup on ice scoop. Must clean. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found black mold-like substance on gaskets of the 1-door hoshizaki cooler in the rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt buildup inside the dish area floor drain. Must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found heavy dust build up on ceiling vents in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The front part of the walk-in cooler needs better lighting. Must provide. Found no lighting in the expo line ventilation hood. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood that is over the expo line cooking equipment does not turn on. Must repair/provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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