DOLO GARDEN RESTAURANT & BAR Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE DURING FIRST TEST RUN OF MACHINE. FOUND THAT THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONTAINER WAS EMPTY; INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHWASHERS MUST CHECK MACHINE DAILY TO ENSURE THAT CHEMICALS TO OPERATE THE MACHINE ARE AVAILABLE AND DISPENSING. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN THAT ARE NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT AND SCREEN DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD. INSTRUCTED TO HANG NEAR EXIT DOORS AND/OR STORAGE AREAS AWAY FROM FOOD AND NOT OVER PREP AREAS.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE BAGS (GROCERY BAGS) IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS TO THE THREE DOOR COOLER HOLDING THE DIM SUM ITEMS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, STEAMERS, PREP TABLES, FLOOR MIXER, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, ICE BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE TWO COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER; REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AREA OF THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHE IN NEED OF GROUTING AS STANDING WATER IS BETWEEN A FEW FLOOR TILE; INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AREA OF THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE KITCHE IN NEED OF GROUTING AS STANDING WATER IS BETWEEN A FEW FLOOR TILE; INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.