Dany's Taco's
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2014
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Going back to 2010, Dany's Taco's has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dany's Taco's dates to Apr 9, 2014.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 27, 2014
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA READS 50.9F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR LESS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA RANGE FROM 46.7F TO 50.9F,FOOD ITEMS ARE SHREDDED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM, SHREDDED LETTUCE, SAUSAGE, AND HAM. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED FOOD ITEMS TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS, TOTAL COST $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHIND A SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE WASHROON IN REAR OF PREMISES, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE MEAT SLICER, POTS AND PANS ARE STORED, 0VER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND A TABLE IN THE STORAGE AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE RADIATOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA, OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH BOTTOM OF TABLE WHERE THE COFFEE MACHINE IS STORED, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON A GLUE TRAP BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA, 0VER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH A SHELVING UNIT IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR NEXT TO THE WASHROOM, OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND TABLE WHERE TROPHYS AREA STORED. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. INSTALL MESH SCREEN AT REAR WALL VENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOS MINOR VIOLATIONS, FROM REPORT #1154846 DATED 01-31-2013, NOT CORRECTED: (#35)SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS,PAINT RAW WOOD BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA,REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS,REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN ALL AREAS(#40)PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS HELD OVER 24 HOURS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND DEEP FRYER, CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS OF SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COUNTERS, RACKS AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASES, CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN THE DINNING AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY OR HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND STOVE AND NEAR THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO SEAL HOLE IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE OFFICE ENTRANCE IS LOCATED. STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING TILE IN DINING, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL/CEILING VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN. ACCUMULATED DUST/DEBRIS/GREASE IN VENT HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRONT AND REAR). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOODS/FILTERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS INSIDE FRONT COOKING AREA HOOD ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS (CAR BATTERY, TROPHYS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BOXES ETC.) THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP TABLES. ALSO REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE OUTSIDE REAR PORCH AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 31, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. PAINT RAW WOOD BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
7 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: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER TROPHY TABLE. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON WINDOW LEDGE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED/
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL POTS AND PANS OFF FLOOR. RE-WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, TROPHY TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, WINDPW LEDGES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. PAINT RAW WOOD BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Jun 20, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND CARRY OUT CONTAINERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHSROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR(HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF) OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THEMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 13, 2012
Routine
14 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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON GASKET OF CHEST FREEZER IN STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#537472 ON 7-13-11 32-REAR PREP TABLE NEEDS REPAIR PEELING PAINT. 33-NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLE, SLICERS, ALSO DEFROST BOTH BOX FREEZERS, CLEAN INTERIOR ON CABINET UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. 34-FOUND FLOOR IN MIDDLE SECTION IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALSO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING TILES, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. 35- REAR WALLS NEED CLEANING/REPAINTING. CEILING TILES NEED TO REPAIR REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES THRU-OUT. 36- CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FRONT PREP. 40- THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS. 41- OLD EQUIPMENT IN MIDDLE OF PREMISES NEED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND OFF REAR ROOF ALSO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND CARRY OUT CONTAINERS. REMOVE MULTI-USE POTS, PANS, UTENSILS FROM UTILITY SINK, FLOOR, BETWEEN PREP COOLER/WALLS, ETC RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND PAINT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES(RUST DEPOSITS, CHIPPED PAINT, ETC). DEFROST INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. PROPERLY COVER AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS IN CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, KNIFE RACK, FRYERS, FRYER CABINET. GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHSROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND OUTSIDE ROOF AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 13, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REAR PREP TABLE NEEDS REPAIR PEELING PAINT
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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 REAR PREP TABLE, SLICERS,ALSO DEFROST BOTH BOX FREEZERS,CLEAN INTERIOR ON CABINET UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK
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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.FOUND FLOOR IN MIDDLE SECTION IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR ALSO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING TILES, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REAR WALLS NEED CLEANING / REPAINTING. CEILING TILES NEED TO REPAIR REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES THRU-OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS , AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FRONT PREP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.OLD EQUIPMENT IN MIDDLE OF PREMISES NEED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND OFF REAR ROOF ALSO
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Apr 23, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED STEAK,MANAGER SAID COOKED YESTERDAY STORED/MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPETURES,STEA-49F,CHICKEN-84F.HOWEVER OTHER FOODS INSIDE COOLER STORED AT 40F OR BELOW.ALSO COOLER TEMPETURE-40F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE STORING IN COOLERS.NO LABELS/DATES ON FOODS. MANAGER DISGARDED ALL FOODS,APPRO 15LBS/STEAK,AND 10LBS CHICKEN,COST-APPROX-$40.00.CDI/CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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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. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND OLD FOOD FROM STORAGE SHELVES,FRYERS.
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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. FOUND UNCLEAN STOVE NOT CONNECTED AT REAR DOOR. MUST HAVE STOVE UNIT INSTALLED TO VENTILATION TO ROOF OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dany's Taco's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dany's Taco's on file is from Apr 9, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dany's Taco's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dany's Taco's.
Has Dany's Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dany's Taco's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dany's Taco's 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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