Pass

Danny's Pizza Place

6021 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 20, 2026

Danny's Pizza Place was last inspected on August 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

August 20, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of residue in floor drains in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to detail and regularly clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items six inches from floor and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager on duty with no proof of allergen training. Instructed to obtain and retain certificate on site.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 litter and garbage on the ground around dumpsters in enclosed trash corral. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 build-up in floor drains in the bar and kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed litter and garbage on the ground around dumpsters in enclosed trash corral. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up in floor drains in the bar and kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tape used to repair cooler in pizza prep area. Instructed person in charge to remove, repair and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior floor of two-door reach in freezer to have food debris and build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive leak from dish machine. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on ceiling vents in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  7. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk seasonings not labeled in pizza prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged interior lid on pizza prep cooler and rust deposits on bottom of prep tables. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains in need of cleaning in bar and prep areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings along walls and ceilings in basement. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee eating on prep table in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide designated area outside of prep area for employee meals.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure and reminder for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure and reminder on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observe dead roaches on glueboards in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to remove.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, and grease buildup on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink and leaking faucet on 1-compartment sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings along walls and ceilings in basement. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no records relating to employee vaccination status or weekly testing. Instructed manager to provide. Public health order 2-112-340

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets needed at front hot line reach in cooler. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls in main prep area and dish area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food splatters. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Manager in charge does not have allergen certificate available. Instructed to have at all times. Other manager certificates available.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up).

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Worn rubber door gaskets at pizza prep cooler. Instd to replace and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwashing signage at food handler handsinks. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black debris noted at base of 3-compartment sink and wall. Instd to replace caulk and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  14. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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