DOLO GARDEN RESTAURANT & BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND FRESH RAW OYSTERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE OYSTERS UNTIL THEY ARE ALL DEPLETED AND THEN TAG MUST BE HELD FOR NINETY DAYS. TWENTY FIVE OYSTERS WERE DENATURED AND DISGARDED VALUED AT $100 ($4 EACH) WEIGHT 10LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B2) ISSUED.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND NO SANITIZER DISPENSING FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. A READING OF 0 PPM WAS OBTAINED WITH THE CHEMICAL CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE TWO COMP SINK AFTER WASHING AND RINSING AT THE DISHMACHINE. THE TWO COMP SINK WAS SET UP WITH BLEACH AND TESTED AT 100 PPM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THAT SANITIZER MUST BE PURCHASED FOR THE MACHINE AND MACHINE MUST BE SANITIZING PROPERLY BY THE REINSPECTION DATE ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND INVOICES VERIFYING SERVICE. INSTRUCTED THAT A LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STRIPS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVES, CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMERS, FRYERS, BURNERS WOKS), KNIFE RACK ON WALL BY THE PREP TABLE, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS/LIDS IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER DISHMACHINE AND SINKS AND IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE ITEMS. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN UNDER SINKS. A HOLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE FLOOR TILE ACROSS FROM THE TWO COMP SINK; SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR TILE. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SINKS IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE TWO COMP SINKS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.