Dancen Grill Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Public records show nine inspections at Dancen Grill Restaurant stretching back to 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dancen Grill Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AND ON EXTERIOR OF OVEN IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Oct 13, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Nov 10, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Dec 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/WASHROOMS).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASH ROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected by correct date from inspection #2341747 dated 6/8/17 #45-"Food Handler(s) with no proof of food handler training" Instructed to provide. Serious Violation: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed no labels on ready to eat foods not stored in original container. Must provide labels with ingredients and date created on ready to eat foods not in original container.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed peeling paint on the wall by the exposed hand sink in the prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and maintain a smooth easily cleanable surface.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/POTS/PANS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(SPOONS/FORKS ETC.)MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR KITCHEN STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH COLD/HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HANDPAPER TOWELS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 15, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install a backflow device on mopsink and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain refrigeration thermometers in all refrigeration units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dancen Grill Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dancen Grill Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dancen Grill Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dancen Grill Restaurant.
Has Dancen Grill Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dancen Grill Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dancen Grill 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 Dancen Grill Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dancen Grill Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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