Danny's Egghead
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2017
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Danny's Egghead stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Danny's Egghead's record stops at Aug 21, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 6-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAMGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Nov 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP IN THE BASEMENT ICE BOX FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND CRACKED WALL BASE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOWER PORTION OF THE WALL AT THE LARGE RESTROOM STALL (WALL OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE) TO SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ROOM ABOVE PREP TABLE AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN EXTRA WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FACIAL HAIR IS LONGER THAN 1 INCH LONG. MUST PROVIDE OR FOOD PREP STAFF MUST REMOVE MUSTACHES AND BEARDS.
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Mar 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR 3-SLIDING DOOR COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR.ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERELY DATED AND LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER DISPENSER OR LARGE SMOOTHIE STRAWS MUST BE INDIVUDUALLY SEALED. FOUND ABOVE IN AN OPEN LARGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM LARGE STAINLESS STEEL TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. ALSO REPAIR EXTERIOR BOTTOM WALK-IN COOLER BASE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE 2ND ROOM OF THE BASEMENT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DAIRY COOLER.
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Jul 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT, AND RUSTY SHELVING, ALL IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, MUST REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES, BROKEN HANDLE TO FIRST FLOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, AND GASKETS IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER,
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Mar 5, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP COUNTER PANEL, RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT, GASKET TO ICE CREAM FREEZER, ALL IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES, AND ADEQUATE LID NEED AT FRONT ICE BIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDS CLEANING FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MORE LIGHT NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA, REPLACE LIGHT BULB,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Danny's Egghead last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Danny's Egghead on file is from Aug 21, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Danny's Egghead?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Danny's Egghead.
Has Danny's Egghead's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Danny's Egghead have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Danny's Egghead 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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