The Dandy Crown

694 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Dandy Crown four times, with records going back to 2020. On Dec 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Dandy Crown is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate the backflow prevention device for the basement's ice maker, Instructed to install.
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May 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE NORTH (RIGHT SIDE) WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Dec 21, 2020
License
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE BAR ON THE 1ST FLOOR, 2ND FLOOR HANDSINK, AND IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Dandy Crown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dandy Crown on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Dandy Crown?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Dandy Crown.

Has The Dandy Crown's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Dandy Crown have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Dandy Crown 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 The Dandy Crown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Dandy Crown is inspected roughly once per year on average.