Dolphin Steak and Lemonade
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2011
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Score
Across the available record, Dolphin Steak and Lemonade has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 12, 2011. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 12, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY-MUST REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).
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Jun 8, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY-MUST REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).
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Jun 1, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE AND DEBRIS NOTED ON TOP OF GREASE DUMPSTER AS WELL AS ON THE GROUND AROUND SAME. REAR OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS DRAINING VERY SLOWLY-MUST REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT(S).
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Dec 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OUTSIDE (SIGN, BOARDS, LITTER, ETC).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolphin Steak and Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolphin Steak and Lemonade on file is from Sep 12, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolphin Steak and Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dolphin Steak and Lemonade.
Has Dolphin Steak and Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dolphin Steak and Lemonade have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dolphin Steak and Lemonade means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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