Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Dollop Coffee Bar

808 N Wells St

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Dollop Coffee Bar last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 18, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Sep 20, 2024 to Feb 18, 2026.
Has Dollop Coffee Bar ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 20, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Complaint

Feb 18, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT PREP STATION STAINED WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS PREPARED.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DIRT, DUST AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 21, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRY DOOR ABOUT 1/4 OF AN INCH. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE DRAINS AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SOME SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 20, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS THE FLOOR DRAIN ON THE SERVICE COUNTER SIDE BIRTY WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND OR PEST ACTIVITY.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source