Dollop
55 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603
Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 20, 2026
Dollop was last inspected on January 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
January 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general-
CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2629556 1/12/26 not corrected#38-still observed evidence of appx. 60 or more live small flies on walls,ceilings and glass in prep & dining areas.live small activity is being minimized at this time of inspection.a pest control receipt of service dated 1/15/26 on site.(priority 7-42-090)(cos)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : observed splinttered and discolored wood shelving unit under front counter must repair or replace and apply a sealant.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean debris build up from prep table,interior panel of ice machine,basin of mop sink.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11 : must clean food splatter from walls in rear prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace damaged wall base in rear dish washing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienis practices by female food handler she pushed open the swinging door to rear prep area ,put on plastic gloves and removed a bagel from storage bin and cut with a knife without washing hands.instructed to wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Oberved evidence of appx. 100 or more live small flies on walls, ceilings,glass doors and flying throughout front prep area and dining area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/12/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed all employees not wearing hair restraints while handling food must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Gloves weren’t used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper usage of plastic gloves by food handler.(cos)
Official wording (code 46)
Gloves used properly
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed splinttered and discolored wood shelving unit under front counter must repair or replace and apply a sealant.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from prep table,interior panel of ice machine,basin of mop sink.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls in rear prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall base in rear dish washing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils in the prep area stored in stagnant water. Instructed to store utensils in continuous running water or in a container of hot water maintained at or above 135f.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving for food storage and coffee syrups in the front coffee prep area. Instructed to seal raw wood so that surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter/unnecessary items in the rear storage/utility area. Instructed to remove any unnecessary items and organize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed splattered food debris on the walls and floors in the prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report#2581048 on 08/31/23; observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 30 live small flies on the ceiling of the front food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. On the re-inspection (9/7/23) inspector noted about 40 live small flies on the ceiling, walls and flying around and landing on the pasteries. Pest control serviced the facility on 9/7/23 however an additional service is recommended. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and discard contaminated pastries. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 observed the metered faucets in the employee's men and women's toilet rooms not staying on for at least 15 seconds. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed time temperature control for safety foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures located in the prep cooler in the rear food prep area; about 5 lbs of sliced deli meat (turkey) at inadequate temperatures ranging from 52f-53f, about 10 lbs of chickpea salad at 54f, about 4 lbs of hummus at 52f and about 1/2 lb of sliced tomatoes at 51f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs cold holding foods at 41f or below at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a cold holding prep cooler, with tcs foods inside, at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 52f during the inspection. Instructed to repair and always maintain all cold holding units at 41f or below at all times. Said refrigeration unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 30 live small flies on the ceiling of the front food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed an electrical oven in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide mechanical ventilation if the unit is above 11 kilowatts.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed some food handlers without food handler's training. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR METER HANDSINK FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMs. METERED FAUCET SHOULD PROVIDE A WATER FOR AT LEAST 15-20 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED OF TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust in the vent in the back prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Push faucets at both toilet rooms hand sinks not running when stop holding, instructed to repair faucets so it stays running for at least 15 sceconds.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Dusty vent on wall behind prep table, instructed to clean. One comp sink at front prep area in poor repair not draining, instructed to reapir and maintian
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of black slime on caulk around rear prep area hand sink and 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, re-caulk and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed an employee with a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate with no allergen training. Instructed all certified managers must complete allergen training and maintain records on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomit and diarrhea written policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one female employee without a food handler's certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea written policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods such as 2lbs of cheese(57.3f), 4 lbs of roast beef(47.8f), 3 lbs of turkey(48.0f),3 lbs of sliced tomatoes(48.2f), 3 lbs of ham (49.4f), 5 lbs of cooked pork at 50.7f, 5 lbs of cream cheese at 54f, 1 lb of mayo at 50f, and 2 lbs of hummus at 50.4f located in the 2-door prep cooler. Instructed mananager that all tcs ready to eat foods must be held at a temperature of 41 degrees or below at all times. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured all said food items. Approximate value discarded was $80 dollars. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2-door prep cooler/cold holding unit, with tcs ready to eat foods inside, at an improper cold holding temperature of 55.8f during the inspection. Instructed manager to maintain all cold holding units at 41f or below at all times. Said prep cooler will be tagged and held for inspection by cdph. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water during the time of inspection at the front and rear hand washing sinks (60.4f-60.9f), at the 3 compartment sink (98.6f)at the 1 compartment 60f, and the utility sink (60.2f). Instructed manager that the 3 compartment sink must maintain at least 110f at all times, and the hand washing sink and all other sinks must maintain at least 100f at all times. Engineer arrived on site to repair hot water heated and by the end of the inspection hot water at the 3 compartment sink was maintaining 110f and at all hand washing sinks, 1 compartment sink and utility sink maintaining 100f by the end of the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed one female employee without a food handler's certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled cookies on the front counter. Instructed to label the cookies.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to wear a hair restraint while handling food.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaky faucet at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.