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Dope Drip

2617 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Other
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dope Drip has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
48
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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86
Oct 15, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT INOPERABLE MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO FAR RIGHT AND LEFT COMPARTMENTS ABOVE RIM AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
48
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD STORED IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR PLACE UNIT INSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA FOR PROTECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND WALLS AND BASES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,HOLES IN FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS OVER OPEN DRAIN PIPES IN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORTILE IN REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR REGISTERS IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTER FROM WALLS NEAR WINDOWS IN REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
51
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dope Drip last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dope Drip on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dope Drip?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dope Drip.

Has Dope Drip's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dope Drip have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dope Drip means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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