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Restaurant: The Green Dolphin
Address: 2200 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Dec 13, 2010

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All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD/BAR AREAS. OPEN OUTDOOR SHED (NO WALLS) FOUND STORED WITH OLD EQUIPTMENT,OLD PLUMBING ITEMS,TOOLS,VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS STORED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING. MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH TIGHT FITTING ENTRANCE/EXITS AND ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY PREPARED MASHED POTATOES BEING REHEATED IN STEAMTABLE. POTATOES FOUND AT 125.7F. APPROXIMATLY 5LBS DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED MUST RAPIDLY REHEAT PREPARED FOODS TO 165F THEN TO HOLD HOT ONLY ON STEAMTABLE.
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED BOTH ICE MACHINES ON PREMISES WITH ICE (FOOD) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. UPPER PANEL OF BOTH MACHINES WHERE WATER RESERVIOR MAKES ICE AND THROUGHOUT BOTTOM BIN WHERE ICE IS STORED FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK JELLIE LIKE SUBSTANCE TOUCHING AND DRIPPING INTO ICE AND ON ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES.ALL ICE DISCARDED. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND SUPERVISOR SALAZAR NOTIFIED @312-746-8030 AND LETTER FAXED TO C.D.P.H. TO REQUEST INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.FAX #312-746-4240.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WEST EXIT DOOR TO PARKING LOT FROM 'MAIN CLUB' NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM AND TORN EXTERIOR WEATHER/RODENT STRIP ON BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON DOOR.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE ROLL OFF WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVERFLOWING BAGS OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. MISSING AND BROKEN LIDS UNABLE TO HAVE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. BAGS OF GARBAGE ON GROUND WITH PILED WOOD, PAPER DEBRIS, EMPTY WINE BOTTLES, DISCARDED CAR SEAT AND OTHER ASSORTED ARTICLES ALL ON SURROUNDING GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED OPEN PLASTIC GARBAGE CANS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES OUTSIDE NEXT TO PARKING LOT EXIT DOOR AND OPEN BOX OF EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES AND PLASTIC CUPS ON GROUND NEXT TO BUILDING ALONG REAR WALKWAY TO REAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL OPEN CONTAINERS OF GARBAGE. REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR CONTAINER. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM GROUNDS OF SURROUNDING AREA AT OUTSIDE WASTE RECPTACLE.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT SIDE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION ON STORED CLEAN DISHWARE ON SHELVING.
Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING TILE GROUT AT EAST ENTRANCE BEHIND 'MAIN CLUB' BAR WITH POOLING LIQUID AND DEBRIS IN CREVICES. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENT IN DINING ROOMS MENS WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, MUST CLEAN. HOLES IN WALLS IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST SEAL. WALL IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WITH LARGE HOLE ALONG BASEBOARD. MUST SEAL.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. ALSO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN LOCKER ROOM MUST BE ABLE TO SELF CLOSE.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. TWO BURNER GAS STOVE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOODED VENTILATION IN REAR PREP. MUST BE COMPLETELY VENTILATED

Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM.
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. PREVIOUSLY TAGGED ICE MACHINES (2) FROM 1-13-10 #154235 ARE FILLED WITH ICE AND SAME TYPE OF ICE FROM MACHINES FOUND IN KITCHEN SERVER ICE BIN BEING USED FOR PREVIOUS EVENINGS OPERATION. INSTRUCTED AT THAT INSPECTION MUST NOT USE MACHINES UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H. KITCHEN ICE MACHINE STILL HAS SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON BOTTOM METAL PANEL WHERE ICE IS STORED AND UNABLE TO SEE INSIDE BAR ICE MACHINE DUE TO BEING FILLED WITH ICE.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. UPON RE-INSPECTION, PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. # 18- WEST EXIT DOOR TO PARKING LOT FROM 'MAIN CLUB' NOT RODENT PROOF WITH TIGHT FITTING SEAL. DOOR STILL HAS OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM BETWEEN TWO DOORS. NEWLY INSTALLED DOOR SWEEP NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MUST COMPLETELY BE TIGHT FITTING. # 19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA STILL WITH DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE. WOOD PALLETS, PLASTIC BINS & BUCKETS, BAGS OF GARBAGE AND CAR SEAT MOVED FROM GROUND TO OPEN BED OF PARKED PICK-UP TRUCK,CARDBOARD BOX FILLED WITH GARBAGE AND PLASTIC CUPS STILL REMAINS ON REAR WALKWAY AND OPEN GARBAGE CAN STILL REMAINS AT REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM SURROUNDING GROUNDS. LICENSE SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME BY C.D.P.H.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORED CLEAN POTS AND PANS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WITH LARGE HOLE ALONG BASEBOARD MUST SEAL/PATCH.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. TWO BURNER GAS STOVE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOODED VENTILATION IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE COMPLETELY VENTILATED.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OPEN OUTDOOR SHED (NO WALLS)FOUND STORED WITH OLD EQUIPTMENT, OLD PLUMBING ITEMS, TOOLS, VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS STORED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING. MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH TIGHT FITTING ENTRANCE/EXITS AND ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE BARS AT THE DANCE FLOOR, AND THE ENCLOSED BEER GARDEN BAR. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS NOT AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS, AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE, SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE DISHMACHINE. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3C SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK. NO SINK STOPPERS BEHIND THE BARS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
REPAIR THE NON WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE RESTROOMS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REAR LOUNGE AREA IS LITTERED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN THIS AREA CLEAN. FOUND THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE AT REAR LITTERED WITH ANIMAL WASTE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARAGE.

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