AUG 25
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DALEY'S RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 44/100
6257 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 25, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 182025FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2025
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON GLUE BOARDS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF POP MACHINE IN FRONT WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF POP MACHINE IN FRONT WAIT STATTION, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WAIT STATION, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND BOOTH AND COOLERS IN DINING AREA, ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, ON WINDOW LEDGES AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE NOT COVERED IN REAR WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL ICE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT WAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE CUPS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 92025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED BACON AND SAUSAGE WITH BARE HANDS IN PREP AREA. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, TISSUE, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT THAWED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS STORED UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE LIDS TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JAN 132025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORRECTED ON SITE. OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE ON THE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND SOME EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CORRECTED ON SITE. OBSERVED SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AT THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SOME DUST IN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE DISHWASHER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 10, 2024 AS REQUIRED. EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. CITATION ISSUED FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION PENALTY.
JAN 102024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE FROM FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND UNDER DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE STANDING WATER; CLEAN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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JAN 132023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO ELIMINATE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GOOD STANDING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO CURRECT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE.
OCT 82021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN BOTTOM OUTER AREA OF TALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP COOLER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
SEP 212021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN BOTTOM OUTER AREA OF TALL HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AT SALAD PREP COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
MAY 112021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVER FOR THE WASTE CONTAINER IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
JAN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS, PURSES, BAGS, SNACKS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD DURING PREPARATION, STORAGE, AND DISPLAY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. IN ALL HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS, AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SPILLS INSIDE LOWER CABINETS IN FRONT WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 62019FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2019
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE BARRIER/SEPARATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC AT ENTRANCE INTO PREP/SERVICE AREA. OPENINGS AT BOTH SIDES MUST HAVE BARRIER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
42. WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
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