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Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar in Chicago Failed Its Inspection

Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar in Chicago failed a Risk 1 health inspection on August 6, 2026, according to city inspection records.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 19, 2026, 1:42 p.m. ET
, located at in , , failed its health inspection on August 6, 2026, according to city health inspection records. The record shows no later inspection of this establishment, though it may have been re-inspected since without the record being updated. The matter remains open and developing. The establishment was listed under . During the inspection, the inspector observed pest activity, including one live roach on the lower wall near the utility sink and 50 or more mouse droppings in the rear storage room leading to the disposal area. A citation was issued for control of vermin and insects, and the inspector noted that the rear exit door was not rodent-proofed. The inspector's observations also recorded unlabeled or faded labels on bulk storage containers, food items stored in grocery bags inside the walk-in freezer, and heavy grease buildup on cooking equipment, prep tables, storage shelves, condiment containers, and a can opener blade. Additionally, instructions were issued to clean floors, ceiling vents, light shields, and a mop sink, to hang wet mops properly, and to address expired food handler training certificates and missing allergen training for food service managers.

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