Dollop Coffee and Tea
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2012, Dollop Coffee and Tea has 18 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dollop Coffee and Tea is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE SYRUP BOTTLES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD TO ENSURE THAI IS NON-PORUS, SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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90
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 12, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOOR BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATING PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 75 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE, INSIDE THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET, AND AT THE UNUSED CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Jun 26, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS COFFEE WITH MILK AND CREAM .INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW, UNEVEN BRICK WALLS WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS MUST BE COVERED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR SEATING STORAGE CLOSETS AND STORAGE ROOMS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO ELECTRONIC WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY VERIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION FOR THE ELECTRONIC EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WAS PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE AGAINST THE NOROVIRUS ON SITE FOR THE ELECTRONIC WRITTEN VOMITING/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE THAT WAS PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WITH BEARDS PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE WASHER AND DRYER ON PREMISES USED TO CLEAN SOILED LINENS EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET AND WASH BOWL EXTREMELY DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSETS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW, UNEVEN BRICK WALLS WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS MUST BE COVERED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE SEALED.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, DISH WASHING AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR SEATING STORAGE CLOSETS AND STORAGE ROOMS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: GLASS LIGHTING ABOVE THE READY TO EAT PASTRIES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT OUTSIDE HALLWAY AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE DRIP MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 10, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 18, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DINING AREA AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SHELVING . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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May 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SHELVING . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 15, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SIDE WALLS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE AND ALSO PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE DIRECT WATER LINE AND WATER HOSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND ASLO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DEEP GROOVED/STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE AND ALSO REPLACE OR PRIME-RE-PAINT THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE MILK COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND LEAF DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES ON WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND OPENED DISPLAY CASE WITH VARIOUS KIND OF SWEETS, BAGELS, CROISSANT. WE OBSERVED SMALL FLIES GOING IN AND OUT OF THE OPENED CASE. ALSO TWO SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARD OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER WITH LID OR PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED DISPLAY CASE FOR FOOD MENTIONED. FOOD REMOVED AND PROPERLY STORED AT PRESENT TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED: HAM,MILK,CREAM CHEESE ,ETC.EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS.A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS IS NEEDED AT PREP AREA
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN REAR DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT PREP DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 20, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOMS, AT MOP SINK AREA AND PREP WITH DAMAGED, MISSING FLOOR TILES, CRACKS AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DIRT, DUST, COFFEE DEBRIS IN CORNERS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER WASHROOM MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. NO COLD WATER AT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHERS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dollop Coffee and Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dollop Coffee and Tea on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dollop Coffee and Tea?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dollop Coffee and Tea.
Has Dollop Coffee and Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dollop Coffee and Tea have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dollop Coffee and Tea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dollop Coffee and Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dollop Coffee and Tea is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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