Dollop Diner
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Dollop Diner 17 times, with records going back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dollop Diner is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LIDS AT ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, BUT NO MORE THAT 7 DAYS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Feb 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590429 ON 3-5-24 NOT CORRECTED.#58- FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2590429 ON 3-5-24 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS NOTED INSIDE A FOLDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE "FLY ZAPPER" IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON TOP OF TO GO CONDIMENTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKS LINE LADLE'S IMPROPERLY STORED ON METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE GARBAGE CAN. EMPLOYEE REMOVED.
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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 FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS HAND BAGS AND COATS IN THE FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE FAR EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND (CORNER) LOWER PANEL.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER DRAWER COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE HOLDER OR MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COFFEE GRINDER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 23, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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May 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
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Apr 27, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK/BLACK SLIME AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 12, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 SOME DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND, WALL, AND TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12 SWEEP FLOOR AT OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM BY PIZZA RESTAURANT, ALSO ELEVATE DELIVERED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.110 EMPLOYEES BAG, SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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May 5, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-28-2020, REPORT#2385417 #47)4-201.11 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. #55) 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXCESS GREASE ON GROUND, WALL, AND TOP OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS/INSECTS ACTIVITY
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES BAG, SWEATER SHOES ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jul 28, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WASHED AND PREPPING FOOD, WALKED TO THE REAR PREP AREA OPENING THE DOOR WITH GLOVES ON AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS, PICKED UP FOODS TCS FOOD WITH SAME WIPED THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH AND STILL CONTINUED PREPPING ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT GLOVES MUST BE CHANGED WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER OR CHANGING JOB ASSIGNMENT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Feb 7, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS NEED TO BE STATED ON MENU AND ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS NEED TO BE IDENTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE, COFFEE MAKER WATER LINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTALL OR BE ABLE TO POINT OUT TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, NEAR HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FRUIT INCLUDING STRAWBERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE COOK WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES AND THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS NEED TO BE STATED ON MENU AND ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS NEED TO BE IDENTIFIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE, COFFEE MAKER WATER LINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTALL OR BE ABLE TO POINT OUT TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, NEAR HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE SCRUBBED OUT TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ON SHELF BY THE DISHWASHER/ DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED BLACK, PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS AT THE DISHWASHER/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE REPLACED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA AND BUS STATION WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 15, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER FOUND AT 46.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS VEGGIES BURGER AT 46.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40 F. OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DRAWER COOLER. VEGGIES BURGERS AT 46.2F, SAUSAGE AT 46.4F, EGGS AT 45.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. TOTAL OF 10 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SECURE SWINGING DOOR TO ENTRANCE OF THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST BE REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA AND BUS STATION WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROTECTED. COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT/STOVE, PREP COOLER AND STAND MIXER, FRONT PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST POST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN. OR THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST INSTALL. MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT THE FRONT PREP. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPING UNDER ALL WASH BOWLS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST SEAL. WALL AT THE MOP SINK BASIN WITH UNEVEN CAULKING. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH THE REAR COFFEE BREWER AND WATER DISPENSER. MISSING DRAIN BOARD IN BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dollop Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dollop Diner on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dollop Diner?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dollop Diner.
Has Dollop Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dollop Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dollop Diner 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 Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dollop Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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