Daisies
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2022
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Daisies stretching back to 2015. On Feb 17, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Daisies's record stops at Feb 17, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Daisies' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS SOLD IN THE MARKET AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELLED. MUST INCLUDE NET CONTENTS ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE BASEMENT COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF FOODS WHICH CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS SOLD IN THE MARKET AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELLED. MUST INCLUDE ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER AND NET CONTENTS ON ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE BASEMENT COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2019
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2'GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PASTA PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN 1ST. FL & BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON BEER WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DELIME OR REPLACE DISH RACKS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ON WALLS AND STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL.PREP & DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Jun 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN PASTA PREP AREA AND COFFEE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT HALLWAY AREA ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOM.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON POTATOE PEELER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENT IN WAIT STATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found exposed brick walls in the dining room and near the bar area. Instructed facility to seal and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dish room (3 compartment sink and dish machine) across from the kitchen without an exposed hand sink. Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels and maintain.
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Jul 25, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and 2 compartment was missing, in state of disrepair shall be repaired/replaced provided. Prep tables lower shelving in bsmt prep areas that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors by dish machine area in first floor pre area needs re-grouting.
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Dec 15, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON BOTH SIDES BETWEEN SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 4, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AT THE FRONT BAR AREA ABOVE WINE COOLER.REMOVE DIRT. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR, DINING ARE AND EAST SIDE WALL ON SOUTH SIDE WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daisies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daisies on file is from Feb 17, 2022. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daisies?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Daisies.
Has Daisies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Daisies have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Daisies 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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