Dan's Bakery& Eatery
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Dan's Bakery& Eatery has 26 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Dan's Bakery& Eatery was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up nine times.
Dan's Bakery& Eatery's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO FRONT HAND WASHING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED INSTALL.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE...ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AND A LEAK A THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL AREAS...AS WELL AS THE TOILET ROOM FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA BADLY STAINED IN OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: DEAD INSECTS IN FURNACE CLOSET. INSTD TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN
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86
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE BOWL AND STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS A DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR DRY STORAGE AND STORED IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND CUPS AND REPLACE WITH A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
39
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING
56
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
51
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HINGE ON FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO HAVE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
37
78
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.
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74
Aug 7, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.
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74
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 HAND SINKS AND THE 2 COMP NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND ALSO HAVE LEAKS AT THE BOTTOM PIPES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROO DOOR AS REQUIRED.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.
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67
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY, FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS. WET CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS AND PLASTIC CONDIMENT CUPS SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE FOODS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR THE KITCHEN FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES IS FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
45
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR HAND SINK PLUMBING.
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70
May 5, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IMPROPERLY LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL DISPENSERS AT HANDWASH SINKS ONLY
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THOUGH OUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON WALK IN FREEZER CEILING AND INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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78
Oct 20, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CONTAINER IN NEED OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: TILES MISSING ON WALL AT DOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
86
Sep 23, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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95
Sep 3, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. APPROX 2 15-LBS OF COOKED PORK RIBS AT 48.0F, 55.0F . ALSO APPROX 2 LARGE DEEP ( 20, 25LB) WHITE CONTAINERS OF MACARONI PASTA/ CHEESE AT 51.0F,57.0F,( 2) 20-LB CORN BREAD STUFFING CONTAINERS AT 48.0F, 20-LB CONTAINER OF SWEET POTATO PIE FILLING AT 54.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED, DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 500.00.-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE ON SITE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT HOT HOLDING SERVICE- LINE STATION LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE FOOD SERVING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C
10
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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55
Feb 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID POLICY AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE FOOD SERVING LINE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD IN COLD HOLDING OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
23
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE UTILITY ROOM, AS WELL AS A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SERVING LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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58
Jan 22, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SLICER AND REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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95
May 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS (10) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OPEN BAIT (GREEN PELLETS) SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT AND USE APPROVED PEST CONTROL MEASURES. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL. INST TO REPAIR SAME.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
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82
Feb 24, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OR STEAM TABLES WELLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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90
Feb 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN STORAGE ROOMS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OR STEAM TABLES WELLS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COVERED WITH CARDBOARD AND FLOOR MAT. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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82
Mar 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WITHOUT A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR THAT IS SELF CLOSING.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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86
Aug 21, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO REAR BULK STORAGE UNITS WITH BROKEN LIDS( HELD TOGERHER WITH TAPE), INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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90
Nov 19, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEM IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER, REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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78
Nov 10, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434273 DATED 03/25/14 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-MUST REPLACE CRACKED/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. 36-MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. 41-MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEM IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST MAINTAIN ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING TO THE WALK IN FREEZER, REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND ENFORCE THEM WEARING ONE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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70
Mar 25, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CRACKED/DAMAGED WASHBOWL COUNTER TOP IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE TALL TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE MEAT SLICER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED/DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS (3) TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.
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67
Apr 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN MENS ROOM. ALSO REPAIR FRONT WALL(PEELING PAINT).
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USING HAND TOWELS TO STOP UP DRAIN AT 3 COMP. SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
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86
Apr 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED TO ADD LABEL FOR CAKES,AND PIES NAME ADDRESS, PHONE # INGREDIENTS, CONTAINS/ALLERGENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO DRAIN.
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Apr 5, 2011
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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVE ARTICLE MAY NOT BE REUSED. MUST DISCARD AFTER SINGLE USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. STOPPERS NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 28, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR. REPAIR SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dan's Bakery& Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dan's Bakery& Eatery on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dan's Bakery& Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Dan's Bakery& Eatery.
Has Dan's Bakery& Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dan's Bakery& Eatery have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dan's Bakery& Eatery 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 Dan's Bakery& Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dan's Bakery& Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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