AUG 7
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DANNY'S PIZZA PLACE.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
6021 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 7, 2025 · passed
10 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES IN THE PREP AREA SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE TOP UNDER THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE UTENSILS INTENDED FOR USE IN PROPER PLACES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA AND THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE OPENING AREAS OF ALL THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPEMENT AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING AND ACTIVITY SPACE FOR INSECTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR AREA BY REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE DISH WASHING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
JUL 162025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 16
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES IN THE PREP AREA SITTING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE TOP UNDER THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE UTENSILS INTENDED FOR USE IN PROPER PLACES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA AND THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY IN AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE OPENING AREAS OF ALL THE DEEP FRYING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPEMENT AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING AND ACTIVITY SPACE FOR INSECTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR AREA BY REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE DISH WASHING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
JUN 282024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.115 LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN ENCLOSED TRASH CORRAL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 BUILD-UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JUN 132024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SOUPS AND GRILLED ONIONS IN THE HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 100-105F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HOT-HELD FOODS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 135F. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8LBS OF FOOD AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LITTER AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS IN ENCLOSED TRASH CORRAL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JAN 172024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF INGREDIENTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NO LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(OREGANO). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH INGREDIENTS COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TAPE USED TO REPAIR COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR FLOOR OF TWO-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON CEILING IN PREP AREA NEAR DISHMACHINE AND VENTS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOOR IN BEER COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 222023PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2023
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNERS OF REAR PATIO AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MAR 152023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR, PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK SEASONINGS NOT LABELED IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNERS OF REAR PATIO AND EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON PIZZA PREP COOLER AND RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BAR AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 32022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 242022FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2022
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM(59.4F), PIIZZA PREP AREA (62.1F), DISH WASHING AREA (69.8), FRONT PREP AREA (86.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVE DEAD ROACHES ON GLUEBOARDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOG BOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION STATUS OF DINE-IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROTOCOL. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT AT PUBLIC ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO BUSINESS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
MAY 262021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT FRONT HOT LINE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BAR AREA, PREP AREA, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BOTH WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO THE FLOORS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MANAGER IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT ALL TIMES. OTHER MANAGER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.
AUG 92019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AT PIZZA PREP COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
DEC 62018PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2018
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FOOD HANDLER HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK DEBRIS NOTED AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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