Chicago
73
YOUR CALL

Dandana Inc.

5324 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
73/100

Mostly clean — 5 of 8 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
8
5 passed
Last Inspected
2023-11-03
Pass Rate
63%
1 failure
Score
73/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-11-03
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 21×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Other serious
2023-11-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFORST

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ONLY 1 DRAIN PLUG FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS.

2022-11-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INTO HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2021-11-18 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AT DISH WASHING MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER C...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIP 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. -

minor Sanitation

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

KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. -

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS WITH DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND SHELVINGS WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT NORTH HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. -

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. - -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN. -

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS NEAR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURE AND TO MAINTAIN. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2019-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 12
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 APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AT DISH WASHING MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER C...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 52.0 F.MENTIONED COOLER IS COMPLETELY EMPTY NO TCS FOODS STORED IN COOLER AT THIS TIME.THE COOLER IS...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHER STRIP 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS WITH DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND SHELVINGS WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT NORTH HAND SINK INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. -

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS NEAR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS FOR MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2018-04-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. OR REPLACE WITH SOLID LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-03-29 Fail Canvass
7
serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2116254 DATED 11/27/17. #32- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR 2 ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. OR REPLACE WITH SOLID LIGHT SHIELD .

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-11-27 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR 2 ICE BIN BEHIND FRONT BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OVERHEAD CEILING OVER THE ICE MACHINE OR RELOCATE TO KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FO...

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