What is Dollop Coffee CO's health inspection score?

Dollop Coffee CO has a SafeDine safety score of 73 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 February 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dollop Coffee CO have?

Dollop Coffee CO has 34 total violations across 7 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 73/100. 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: 1636 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 73

1636 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/3/2025

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Coffee•Lakeview

Ranked #646 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 53% of coffee restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 3, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

1636 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

May

May 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Jan 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
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.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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 VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INCLUDING SPICES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING PEELING FROM THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Base deductions−38 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE FOR SAID SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EITHER EXPIRED OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE UPDATED CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−25 pts

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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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