What is Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill's health inspection score?

Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill last inspected?

Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill was last inspected on September 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill have?

Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill has 32 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill safe to eat at?

Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill

Name: Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill
Address: 637 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 77

637 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/30/2025

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Ranked #265 of 547 in River North

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Sep 30, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 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

637 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Nov 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Sep

Feb 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
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.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
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.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
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
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW LEAK UNDERNEATH PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ONVENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS FLOUR, RICE, BEANS, ETC. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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.
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU CONTAINING FOUNTAIN SOFT DRINK AS ONE OF THE DEFAULT BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Base deductions−13 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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