DOUGH BROS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.