Dawson
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
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Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Dawson stretching back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE WITHOUT LOGS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LOGS ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS POST PRODUCTION AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT DUMP SINKS IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM NONHANDWASHING SINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Feb 6, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2024 AND JANUARY 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR BAR NOT DISPLAYING TEMPERATURE OF WASH CYCLE. OBSERVED WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR BAR DISPLAYING 493, INSTEAD OF TEMPERATURE OF WASH CYCLE. INSTRUCTED A WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH TANK. CORRECTED ON SITE WASH GAUGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE AT FIRST FLOOR BAR REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION WASH GAUGE DISPLAYING 125F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND RAMP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND RAMP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF SERVING STATION ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF SERVING STATION ON FIRST FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON REAR CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM REAR CONDENSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
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May 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:07 PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Apr 15, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 142F. CORRECTED ON SITE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2574395 DATED 04/17/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON AT CUSTOMER TABLES WHICH IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS DO NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND NO DISCLOSURE STATING THAT SAID FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERISK IDENTIFYING AND DISCLOSURE STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL IN FOLDERS WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIG AND SMALL ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT WITH A PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, MIDDLE COOKLINE AND SECOND FLOOR STAGING AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED IN SAID AREAS BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS ON UPPER SHELVES IN BUSSING AREA WITH HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 17, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVE BARTENDER EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE DRINK TOPPINGS SUCH AS SLICED ORANGES. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES TO CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES ON 2ND FLOOR AND RESTROOMS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LINENS ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH BREAD, DUCK WINGS IN PREP-LINE COOLER DRAWERS. LIENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOODS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES/CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE: 1) IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION; 2) WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION; 3) AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON AT CUSTOMER TABLES WHICH IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOMS DO NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 21, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR PATIO BAR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY ENCLOSE BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS AND PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE OVENS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 6, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 31, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: A MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER BASEMENT'S 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2018
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: OBSERVED WALL TILES MISSING FROM EDGE OF HALF WALL THAT SEPARATES THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE FROM THE SERVER'S SIDE, AT THE FAR END OF THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM FIXTURE NEAR ICE MACHINES ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN INOPERABLE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed silverware top halves unprotected (set on tables in dining room). Observed glasses set on tables facing upwards. Instructed must protect all silverware (utensils) from contamination when on tables in the dining room. Must store all glasses inverted on tables to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed ice machines with small amounts of orange and black, slimy, mold like substance inside. Must detail clean and sanitize in the following areas: ice machine in basement on the right- in the upper interior; ice machine on far left in basement- upper interior and lower interior; ice machine upstairs 2nd floor- must lower interior. Must maintain all ice machines. Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of fryers in kitchen. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged or heavily soiled baseboard in kitchen corners on main floor, and in basement around dish area. Must detail clean and repair all baseboard tiles/coving. Must maintain same.
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Jul 20, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Jul 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRAIN BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BASEMENT OUTSIDE OF OFFICE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIR CASE. MUST REMOVE OR ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR ALL ITEMS.
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Feb 17, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW,FROM REPORT # 1496910 DATED 9/19/14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED/POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-019(B). PROVIDED NEW SUMMARY REPORT TO POST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE-CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK(CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ONE OUT OF 3 ICE MAKERS AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE 3 DEEP FRYER (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAITAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER OF THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SNIK. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS AND MUSSELS) IN CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS AS REQUIRED BY LAW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO ALL SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BADGE IS EXHAUSTED. TAGS MUST THEN BE STORED ON FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $136.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,GLASSES,FRY PANS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AND BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE KNOB AT THE HANDLE OF SERVICE COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED AT SAME THORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE BY DISH WASHER AND PREP TABLE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE PREP AREA WITH OUT WEARING BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 11, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN KITCHEN WITHOUT DEPT APPROVAL, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STOP USING MACHINE UNTILL AN APPROVAL FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH HAS BEEN GRANTED. MACHINE IS TAGGED AT THIS TIME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Oct 8, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dawson last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dawson on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dawson?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dawson.
Has Dawson's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dawson have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dawson 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 Dawson inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dawson is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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