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Dan'S Bakery& Eatery

2521-23 W 79th St, Chicago 60652 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 7, 2026

28

Inspections on record

21

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 7, 2026

  1. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK WITH A LEAK AND THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ALSO HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH PEELING PAINT. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 7, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 25, 2023Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2021ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2020ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 8, 2017Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 26, 2017ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2015ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Dan'S Bakery& Eatery — questions

Did Dan'S Bakery& Eatery pass its last health inspection?
Dan'S Bakery& Eatery at 2521-23 W 79th St was inspected on Aug 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Dan'S Bakery& Eatery?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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