SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DOLLOP COFFEE BAR.

BEAT. 46/100

866 N DEWITT PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 18, 2024 · passed with conditions

7 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Aug 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A PROHIBITED ANIMAL (DOG) ON SITE IN THE FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DOG WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN REACH IN COLERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR IN BOTH DRY STORAGE AREAS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OCT 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, milk, cheese...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inaccurate probe thermometer, instructed to provide a good working ones.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

interior surfaces of pre coolers not clean, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sanitizer testing devices on site instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

damaged dry wall noted behind knives holder, exposed gibson, instructed to provide durable smooth surface that's easy to clean.

DEC 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND AN INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY; POLICY IS MISSING WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND OLD TRASH, DUST, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMAGED SECTION OF DRY WALL NEST TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

- OBSERVED SOME "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS (COOKIES) OFFERED FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. PROPER LABEL REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FACILITY AT THIS TIME. -

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

- OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FOYER. MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED SOME DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND MAINTAIN. -

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OCT 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)-OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN: -TOP LOADING COOLER: (TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE LANDING) 45.6F, 1LB OF CREAM CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $3.00 51.1F, 4OZ OF AIOLI/MAYO, AT A VALUE OF $4.00 - FRONT COUNTER ICE CHEST: 51.2F, 2LBS OF WHOLE MILK, AT A VALUE OF $1.00 50.3F, 1LBS OF SOY MILK, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 4.25LBS AT A TOTAL VALUE OF$10.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-102.11- OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF A TOXIC SUBSTANCE IN A SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE SUBSTANCE, STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE STATED SUBSTANCE IS USE THE SANITIZE SURFACES IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY LABEL ALL TOXIC SUBSTANCE CLEANERS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA WITHOUT HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS ON TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS HAVE ON PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH AIR DRY ON SPLASH GUARD OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11- OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED UP RIGHT AT SELF SERVICE CONDIMENTS STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SINGLE USE UTENSILS/TABLEWARE HANDLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE INVERTED/UPSIDE DOWN AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violations
AUG 4
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT OF DUST BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS WHERE WOOD DRESSINGS MEET AT WALL BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON PREMISES ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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