What is Dollop Coffee CO's health inspection score?

Dollop Coffee CO has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dollop Coffee CO last inspected?

Dollop Coffee CO was last inspected on January 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dollop Coffee CO have?

Dollop Coffee CO has 30 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dollop Coffee CO safe to eat at?

Dollop Coffee CO has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Dollop Coffee CO serve?

Dollop Coffee CO serves Coffee cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dollop Coffee CO

Name: Dollop Coffee CO
Address: 55 W MONROE ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 76

55 W MONROE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/20/2026

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0Good

Coffee•The Loop

Ranked #417 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 70% of coffee restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 20, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

55 W MONROE ST, Chicago, IL 60603

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2023

2 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Mar 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : OBSERVED SPLINTTERED AND DISCOLORED WOOD SHELVING UNIT UNDER FRONT COUNTER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND APPLY A SEALANT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BASIN OF MOP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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)

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
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)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLER.(COS)
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SPLINTTERED AND DISCOLORED WOOD SHELVING UNIT UNDER FRONT COUNTER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND APPLY A SEALANT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BASIN OF MOP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE/UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPLATTERED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−34 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST IN THE VENT IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−14 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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