Daley's Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Daley's Restaurant stretching back to 2019. Daley's Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Daley's Restaurant on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF POP MACHINE IN FRONT WAIT STATTION, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WAIT STATION, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND BOOTH AND COOLERS IN DINING AREA, ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, ON WINDOW LEDGES AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON GLUE BOARDS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF POP MACHINE IN FRONT WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT COVERED IN REAR WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL ICE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE CUPS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jun 9, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED BACON AND SAUSAGE WITH BARE HANDS IN PREP AREA. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, TISSUE, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT THAWED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS STORED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE LIDS TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 13, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 10, 2024 AS REQUIRED. EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. CITATION ISSUED FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION PENALTY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORRECTED ON SITE. OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE ON THE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND SOME EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORRECTED ON SITE. OBSERVED SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AT THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE DISHWASHER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Jan 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE FROM FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND UNDER DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE STANDING WATER; CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 13, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO ELIMINATE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GOOD STANDING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO CURRECT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 21, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN BOTTOM OUTER AREA OF TALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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Sep 21, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN BOTTOM OUTER AREA OF TALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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May 11, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVER FOR THE WASTE CONTAINER IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. IN ALL HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS, AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS, PURSES, BAGS, SNACKS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD DURING PREPARATION, STORAGE, AND DISPLAY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS INSIDE LOWER CABINETS IN FRONT WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 6, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BARRIER/SEPARATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC AT ENTRANCE INTO PREP/SERVICE AREA. OPENINGS AT BOTH SIDES MUST HAVE BARRIER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Washing fruits & vegetables
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daley's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Daley's Restaurant on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Daley's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Daley's Restaurant.
Has Daley's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Daley's Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Daley's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Daley's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Daley's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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