Dandana
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2023
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Dandana stretching back to 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Dandana is from Nov 3, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFORST
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS.
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Nov 22, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INTO HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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90
Nov 18, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AT DISH WASHING MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C),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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT NORTH HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. -
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. - -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS NEAR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURE AND TO MAINTAIN. -
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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 LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIP 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS WITH DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND SHELVINGS WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jun 20, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 52.0 F.MENTIONED COOLER IS COMPLETELY EMPTY NO TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLER AT THIS TIME.THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION--ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED YOU CAN FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AT DISH WASHING MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C),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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIP 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS WITH DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND SHELVINGS WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT NORTH HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS NEAR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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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 LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 5, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. OR REPLACE WITH SOLID LIGHT SHIELD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2116254 DATED 11/27/17. #32- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR 2 ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. OR REPLACE WITH SOLID LIGHT SHIELD .
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 27, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR 2 ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OVERHEAD CEILING OVER THE ICE MACHINE OR RELOCATE TO KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dandana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dandana on file is from Nov 3, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dandana?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dandana.
Has Dandana's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dandana have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dandana 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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