Dollop Coffee Bar

808 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Dollop Coffee Bar has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector 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.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF ALL LOWER CABINETS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND CLEAN INSIDE ALL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector 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.

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector 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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector 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.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector 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.

Mar 10, 2022

License

1 minor violation.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dollop Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dollop Coffee Bar on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dollop Coffee Bar?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dollop Coffee Bar.

Has Dollop Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dollop Coffee Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dollop Coffee Bar 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 Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dollop Coffee Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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