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Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar

Bar

2222-2224 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinatown

Aug 6, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Live roach and 50+ mouse droppings found; pest control and deep cleaning ordered before reopening.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • A live roach was found near the utility sink and over 50 mouse droppings discovered in the rear storage room.
  • Rear exit door is not rodent-proofed; light is visible through gaps that allow rodent entry.
  • Heavy grease buildup covers cooking equipment, prep tables, walk-in cooler shelves, and food storage containers.
  • Multiple food safety issues: expired employee food handler certificates, unlabeled bulk storage containers, and groceries stored in non-food-grade bags in the freezer.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND ON 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; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

Violation code #57 — ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Inspection History

Dolo Garden Restaurant & Bar has had 11 inspections in the last 5 years with a 64% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 13, 2026.

Aug 13, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 6, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Aug 27, 2025Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations