Danny's Pizza Place
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Danny's Pizza Place, the earliest from 2017. The most recent report on file is from Aug 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
Danny's Pizza Place's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. 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 7, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IN THE PREP AREA SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE TOP UNDER THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE UTENSILS INTENDED FOR USE IN PROPER PLACES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA AND THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING AREAS OF ALL THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPEMENT AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING AND ACTIVITY SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREA BY REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE DISH WASHING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Jul 16, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IN THE PREP AREA SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE TOP UNDER THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE UTENSILS INTENDED FOR USE IN PROPER PLACES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA AND THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPENING AREAS OF ALL THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPEMENT AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING AND ACTIVITY SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREA BY REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE DISH WASHING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN ENCLOSED TRASH CORRAL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 BUILD-UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jun 13, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUPS AND GRILLED ONIONS IN THE HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 100-105F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HOT-HELD FOODS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 135F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8LBS OF FOOD AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN ENCLOSED TRASH CORRAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jan 17, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NO LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(OREGANO). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH INGREDIENTS COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR FLOOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON CEILING IN PREP AREA NEAR DISHMACHINE AND VENTS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNERS OF REAR PATIO AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Mar 15, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK SEASONINGS NOT LABELED IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNERS OF REAR PATIO AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 24, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM(59.4F), PIIZZA PREP AREA (62.1F), DISH WASHING AREA (69.8), FRONT PREP AREA (86.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOG BOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT AT PUBLIC ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO BUSINESS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVE DEAD ROACHES ON GLUEBOARDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING 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 OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION STATUS OF DINE-IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROTOCOL. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
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May 26, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT FRONT HOT LINE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BAR AREA, PREP AREA, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BOTH WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO THE FLOORS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES. OTHER MANAGER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.
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Aug 9, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 6, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOOD HANDLER HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK DEBRIS NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Danny's Pizza Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Danny's Pizza Place on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Danny's Pizza Place?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Danny's Pizza Place.
Has Danny's Pizza Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Danny's Pizza Place 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 Place means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Danny's Pizza Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Danny's Pizza Place is inspected around two times per year on average.
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