Conditional

Dollop Coffee Co

1636 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant ZIP 60613 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 9, 2026

Dollop Coffee Co was last inspected on September 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 9, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature warewashing machine in use located in the kitchen's dish area not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing residual concentration was observed at 0ppm at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to repair to meet sanitizing requirements of 50-100ppm. Pic changed chemicals and primed sanitizer low temp dish machine now reading 100 ppm. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee not wearing hair restraint in kitchen food prep area while food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraints at all times is prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting inside food storage room located in the basement. Must provide adeqaute lighting and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee not wearing hair restraint in kitchen food prep area while food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraints at all times is prepared and served.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items in basement must be elevated from the floor. Must elevate and maintain.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employees/customers washroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in the basement. Must remove unnecessary items clean and organize basement to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of dust build up on ceiling ventilation vent above ice machine in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting inside food storage room located in the basement. Must provide adeqaute lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report on 08/16/2024. #16. Interior of the ice machine in need of cleaning. Must clean all interior surfaces and maintain. #41 all prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution. #47 must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout. Raw wooden 2x4's used as elevation under the three compartment sink grease trap must be painted/sealed and non-absorbent. #55noted damaged baseboard coving peeling from the wall in the hallway storage area leading to the washroom. Must replace/repair #55. Noted peeling plastic used as a protectant on the wall behind and under the three compartment sink must be removed. Noted dirty floor drain under the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain. Missing ceiling tile above the walk-in cooler. Must replace. Priority foundation…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cook on the cooks line handle ready to eat foods such as breakfast sandwich bun, toppings for sandwich ie: bacon and cheese with bare hands. Reviewed good hygienic practices of no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Manager requested employee to wash hands and wear gloves. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machine in need of cleaning. Must clean all interior surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 5 lbs cooked potatoes in a container being stored on an unused fryer at an improper temperature of 93f. No temperature logs maintained on site. Reviewed proper hot and cold holding temperature. All discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in the original container including spices must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All prep area wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout.-----raw wooden 2x4's used as elevation under the three compartment sink grease trap must be painted/sealed and non absorbent.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling plastic used as a protectant on the wall behind and under the three compartment sink must be removed.----noted dirty floor drain under the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.----missing ceiling tile above the walk-in cooler. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted damaged baseboard coving peeling from the wall in the hallway storage area leading to the washroom. Must replace/repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted chest freezer with food items stored underneath the waste pipe lines at the basement food/storage area. Instructed to remove or relocate items from under pipes or encase pipes.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted multiple holes and opening on ceiling of the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent entry places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk in cooler and refrigeration with experation dates of 5/4/2023, 5/5/2023 and 4/29/2023. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005. Citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Noted rear exit door not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted chest freezer with food items stored underneath the waste pipe lines at the basement food/storage area. Instructed to remove or relocate items from under pipes or encase pipes.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted multiple holes and opening on ceiling of the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent entry places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the following previous core violation #58 rule #pa-100-0367 from inspection report #2555088 dated 5/2/2022 not corrected. Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dust build-up on rear prep area ceiling tiles and ceiling ventilation covers. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed some food handlers certificates were either expired or missing. Instructed manager that all food handlers must have updated certificates with names of employees on-premises.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no updated food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain. All ice inside the ice machine was voluntarily discarded at this time. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some prep area bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager must label all bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Front prep area handwash sink cold water handle missing. Must provide cold water handle for said sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered along walls. Must elevate all items off floor or remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on rear prep area ceiling tiles and ceiling ventilation covers. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food handlers certificates either expired or missing. Instructed manager all food handlers must have updated certificates with names of employees on premises.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No updated food allergen training certificates on premises. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure at the rear hand wash sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floor drain underneath the 3 compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the hand washing sink in rear food preparation area. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lid for trash can receptacle in bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirements not met no logs records on site as required. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers on site without the allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomit and diarrhea events instructed to provide procedure with the necessary items gloves, mask, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in front food preparation area. Must provide paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times. Manager provided at my request. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers to specific food items are under cooked and potentially hazard of consuming such foods (scramble eggs). Instructed to provide consumer advisory or raw, under-cooked food cook to order animal food and * to a reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of food preparation tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine. Instructed to properly store in a clean container to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the hand washing sink in rear food preparation area. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lid for trash can receptacle in bathroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vents above ice machine in rear prep area and ceiling in the unisex washroom. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirements not met no logs records on site as required. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers on site without the allergen training. Instructed that all certified food managers must complete food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed shared hallway doors leading to other business' not rodent proof. Instructed to seal bottom thresholds to prevent entry points for pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators for high temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cloth towels being used as liners for metal rack shelving. Instructed to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lid for trash can recepticle in bathroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed construction equipment and unused box freezer in the rear washroom hallway. Instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed open hole in wall surrounding piping next to walk in cooler. Also observed missing tile near kitchen prep exit door. Instructed seal all holes, replace missing tile.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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