Dough Bros

May 27, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 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.
code 16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: 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.
code 28
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 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.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 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.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 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.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 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.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT CEILING AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES IN THE BASEMENT LOCKER/STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. • 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.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 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.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 5, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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