The Green Dolphin
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2010
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Inspectors have visited The Green Dolphin seven times, with records going back to 2010. On Dec 13, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 13, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Green Dolphin is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Dec 13, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10.
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May 21, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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. 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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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. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE NON WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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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. 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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Jan 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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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. WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WITH LARGE HOLE ALONG BASEBOARD MUST SEAL/PATCH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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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. 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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 14, 2010
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2010
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: 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.
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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. 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.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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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. 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.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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
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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. 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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Green Dolphin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Green Dolphin on file is from Dec 13, 2010. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Green Dolphin?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Green Dolphin.
Has The Green Dolphin's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Green Dolphin have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Green Dolphin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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