Canvass
Dec 24, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 24, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Doughboy's Chicago
352 E 71st St
Last inspected Dec 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
7 inspectionsNon-Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. DAMAGED CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CEILING.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
May 6, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 21, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND A DEEP FREEZER AT THE FRONT LOBBY OF THE FACILITY NOT LOCKED. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PROTECT FOOD AND ICE FROM CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL WITH THE WINDOW IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH OPENINGS AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Dec 12, 2023
No Entry
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH DROPPINGS: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT WITH CHEMICALS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LOWER LEDGE OF THE SHELVING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND A DEEP FREEZER AT THE FRONT LOBBY OF THE FACILITY NOT LOCKED. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PROTECT FOOD AND ICE FROM CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL WITH THE WINDOW IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH OPENINGS AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 1, 2023
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 10 FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED SPAGHETTI WITH THE PREPARE DATE OF 11/18 STORED IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD COOKED FOODS AFTER SEVEN DAYS STARTING FROM THE FIRST DAY THE FOOD WAS PREPARED. THE FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $45. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND A DEEP FREEZER AT THE FRONT LOBBY OF THE FACILITY NOT LOCKED. INSTRUCTED TO LOCK SAID EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PROTECT FOOD AND ICE FROM CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH DROPPINGS: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT WITH CHEMICALS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LOWER LEDGE OF THE SHELVING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH SEVERE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP, THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH STICKY RESIDUE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE AREA, AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source