DANANG KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

1019 1/2 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

9 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15

2026

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP ALL EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE CLOSED TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PEST.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR COOKS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 17

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINELA BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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 15

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT - WASH COMPARTMENT) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 8

2024

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORNSTARCH, MSG ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 10

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

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JUN 23

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

JAN 14

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT THREE HANDWASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (THIRD COMPARTMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Critical Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE

JAN 4

2021

FAIL 12 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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 -

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT THREE HANDWASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(THIRD COMPARTMENT),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Critical Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Minor Other

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 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER STOVES UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

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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