Danny's Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2014
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Danny's Pizza, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 14, 2014. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 14, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Danny's Pizza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUBBER GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOORS (IN THE CENTER OF THE PREP AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNOBS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK ENCRUSTED FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT, EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, THE CEILING TILES/VENTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND LOWER WALL (ON THE LEFT SIDE WHEN FACING THE SINK) UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DAMAGED-MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FIX AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION.
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Dec 12, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM NEXT TO TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Dec 5, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE FLIES (OVER 20) NOTED ON SITE ON WALLS AND FLYING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTA, MEATBALLS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOOD IN PREPARED/HANDLED CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT. ALSO RAW WOOD (PLYWOOD) ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS TO BE NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST/DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN MENS TOILET ROOM NEXT TO TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.
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Mar 22, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 5 DOOR 2 DRAWER COOLER OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT COOLER/FANGUARD COVER,AND FRYER DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND PIZZA OVENS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 30, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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May 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Danny's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Danny's Pizza on file is from Aug 14, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Danny's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Danny's Pizza.
Has Danny's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Danny's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Danny's Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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