SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DOLLOP COFFEE CO AT THE FISHER BUILDING.

BEAT. 40/100

343 S DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 19, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 19
2022
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 18
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED PREP AREA HANDSINK IN KITCHEN(89.1), FRONT PREP AREA HANDINK (89.1F), AND GUEST WASHROOM HANDSINK (80.6F). MANAGER WAS GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT VIOLATION BUT WAS NOT CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. PREP AREA HANDSINK AT 89.1F, FRONT AREA HAND SINK AT 89.1 BATHROOM WASHBOWL SINK AT 80.6F, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 89.1F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FRONT BAR FLOOR AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAQN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13
2022
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK (82F) AND GUEST WASHROOM AT 82F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

APR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF PORTION SIZE CUPS OF POTATO SALAD, APPROX 1-LB, COST APPROX $ 5.00 DATED 6-4-2018.TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM( 45.7F-48.9F). INSTRUCTEDTO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED VENT INSIDE WASHROOMS DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

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APR 30
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED VENT INSIDE WASHROOMS DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

OCT 7
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND PREP COUNTER AT FRONT ENTRANCE.MUST SEAL.

OCT 6
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH AN INADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

MAR 5
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 3 PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED HOLDING DIFFERENT TYPES OF GRANOLA.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE INTERIOR ICE PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. FOUND SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE CEILING VENT COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE WATER DISPENSER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COFFEE PREP AREA AND NEXT TO BLUE/GRAYISH LOUNGE CHAIRS.

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE AREA NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. FOUND VARIOUS ITEMS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND BOXES FOUND ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST ALWAYS BE 6 ICNHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 1 STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT IT. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL STAFF FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAY 28
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

SELF CLOSERS NEEDED ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. MUST INSTALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SHORTER FAUCET NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT.

APR 11
2014
FAILED
0 violations

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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