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Dancen Grill Restaurant, Inc.

5114 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
89/100

Clean record — passed all 9 inspections

Inspections
9
6 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-18
Pass Rate
67%
0 failures
Score
89/100
EAT
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-18
No failures across all 9 inspections on record
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
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Sanitation minor
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature minor
2026-02-18 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2025-02-19 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AND ON EXTERIOR OF OVEN IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

2024-01-10 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

2022-10-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

2021-11-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

2019-12-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/WASHROOMS).

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASH ROOMS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2018-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected by correct date from inspection #2341747 dated 6/8/17 #45-"Food Handler(s) with no proof of food handler training" Instructed to provide. Serious Violation: 7-42-090

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed no labels on ready to eat foods not stored in original container. Must provide labels with ingredients and date created on ready to eat foods not in original container.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed peeling paint on the wall by the exposed hand sink in the prep area. Instructed to remove peeling paint and maintain a smooth easily cleanable surface.

2017-06-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/POTS/PANS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(SPOONS/FORKS ETC.)MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A BROKEN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR KITCHEN STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH COLD/HOT RUNNI...

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2016-11-15 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Instructed facility to install a backflow device on mopsink and maintain.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Instructed facility to install and maintain refrigeration thermometers in all refrigeration units.

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