What is Dough Bros's health inspection score?

Dough Bros has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dough Bros last inspected?

Dough Bros was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dough Bros have?

Dough Bros has 35 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dough Bros safe to eat at?

Dough Bros has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Dough Bros

Name: Dough Bros
Address: 400 N STATE ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 70

400 N STATE ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Ranked #352 of 547 in River North

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

400 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

7 basic

Jun

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint3 Canvass

Jun 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med9 Basic

11 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
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.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT CEILING AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN THE BASEMENT LOCKER/STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−33 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP.

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Food preparation sink required in basement's dough making station, only hand wash sink provide.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SMALL GAPS AROUND EDGES OF EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE DELI SLICER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM AC UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High7 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE DELI SLICER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED LID ON COVERED TRASH CAN IN TOILET ROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED ONE OF 2 DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY WITH A BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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