What is Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar's health inspection score?

Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on August 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar have?

Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar has 35 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar safe to eat at?

Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar

Name: Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar
Address: 2222-2224 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 80

2222-2224 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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Chinatown

Ranked #235 of 465 in Chinatown

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8 inspections

Last: Aug 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Oct 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Oct

May 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Aug

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass3 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES' CLEAN AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE LOWER WALLS. ALSO NOTED AREA JUST AT THE BAR ENTRANCE WHERE THE TEA IS PREPARED A BUILD UP OF TEA DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE TWO 2 COMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES DURING THE INSPECTION. THE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON THE LOWER WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND SUGGESTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE MENTIONED AREAS TO HELP ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL AFTER THE MENTIONED SURFACES HAVE BEEN DEEP CLEANED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE LOWER WALLS. ALSO NOTED AREA JUST AT THE BAR ENTRANCE WHERE THE TEA IS PREPARED A BUILD UP OF TEA DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE TWO 2 COMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE TWO 2 COMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE LOWER WALLS. ALSO NOTED AREA JUST AT THE BAR ENTRANCE WHERE THE TEA IS PREPARED A BUILD UP OF TEA DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND RETAIN ON SITE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2571525 DATED; 2/21/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #37 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. #38 OBSERVED REAR EXIT AND SCREEN DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. #47 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. #49 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. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE OF THE WA

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT AND SCREEN DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE TWO COMP SINK CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER; REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE ROOM LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−41 pts

Apr 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH A CORRISION RESISTENT NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CAN OPENER FOUND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR 4 COMPARTMENT DISH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS TO ALLOW FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES WITH OLD FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP TABLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES WITH OLD FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP TABLES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE GRIDDLE FOUND WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE. NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−14 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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