DOLO GARDEN RESTAURANT & BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 30 LBS PREPARED PORK FILLING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46-48 DEGREES. FOUND 15 PONDS OF PREPARED SHRIMP FILLING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.9 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL VALUE $150.00 45 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE ROACHES IN OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 3-4 LIVE ROACHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER OPEN WITH GARBAGE EXPOSED, FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINN CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE...CHICKEN, SHRIMP, BEEF ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 27, 2017 REPORT #2071511 #33 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. #35 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 #41 REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; REMOVE ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE USED OR NEEDED; MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. PREP TABLES IN POOR REPAIR RUSTY, BROKEN. MUST REPLACE

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. PREP TABLES IN POOR REPAIR RUSTY, BROKEN. MUST REPLACE

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.