MAR 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DANANG KITCHEN.
BEAT. 37/100
1019 1/2 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 17, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINELA BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INF FRONT PREP AREA.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (04-15-2024) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
APR 152024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 15
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT - WASH COMPARTMENT) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 (2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 82024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2024
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA, PREMISES HAS ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH AN ATTACHED SPRAYER AND DRAINPIPE FROM ICE MACHINE AND THE SAID SINK IS USED AS A HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ATTACHED SPRAYER AND RE ROUTE THE SAID DRAINPIPE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL WITH PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED STORE MADE RICE CAKES, CUSTARD JELLY, BANANA DESSERT, RED BEAN/MUNG BEAN DESSERT IN PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS FOR EACH PRODUCT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORNSTARCH, MSG ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE COUNTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. CLEANING SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
(2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 102023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED BOTH REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
JUN 232022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED(COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF, SHRIMPS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT THREE HANDWASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORED IN USE KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE INTHE KITCKEN. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, OR PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (THIRD COMPARTMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
GREASE TRAP LID UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY AND RUSTY.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE
JAN 42021FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2021
FAILED
12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED(COOKED RICE,COOKED BEEF,SHRIMPS,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT THREE HANDWASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORED IN USE KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE INTHE KITCKEN. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, OR PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(THIRD COMPARTMENT),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
GREASE TRAP LID UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS DIRTY AND RUSTY.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 15,2019,REPORT #2315845 #51) 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE OR ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER INTAKE LINES ON ICE MACHINE AND ON MOP SINK. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM OCTOBER 15,2019, REPORT# 2315845 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. NO CITATION ISSUED
OCT 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN HAND SINK DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF WASH ROOM AND ADJACENT MOP SINK. INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STOVE SURFACES ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACES ARE RUSTED. MUST RESTORE SURFACES OF STOVES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE OR ON MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER INTAKE LINES ON ICE MACHINE AND ON MOP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER STOVES UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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