What is Dan's Bakery& Eatery's health inspection score?

Dan's Bakery& Eatery has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dan's Bakery& Eatery last inspected?

Dan's Bakery& Eatery was last inspected on December 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dan's Bakery& Eatery have?

Dan's Bakery& Eatery has 43 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dan's Bakery& Eatery safe to eat at?

Dan's Bakery& Eatery has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Dan's Bakery& Eatery

Name: Dan's Bakery& Eatery
Address: 2521-23 W 79TH ST, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 84

2521-23 W 79TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/15/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #681 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Dec 15, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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2521-23 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jun

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Dec

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE TWO FRONT HAND WASHING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED INSTALL.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE...ALSO OBSERVED THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE AND A LEAK A THE BOTTOM DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL AREAS...AS WELL AS THE TOILET ROOM FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME OF THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA BADLY STAINED IN OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
DEAD INSECTS IN FURNACE CLOSET. INSTD TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO HAVE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MULTI-USE BOWL AND STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS A DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR DRY STORAGE AND STORED IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND CUPS AND REPLACE WITH A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
HINGE ON FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHT OUT IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING

Base deductions−13 pts

Aug 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 HAND SINKS AND THE 2 COMP NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND ALSO HAVE LEAKS AT THE BOTTOM PIPES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND WEATHER STRIP OR KEEP THE OUTER DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLERS DIRTY, ALSO THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROO DOOR AS REQUIRED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOM
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVERS, LIGHT SHIELD, AND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MIANTIAN.

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY, FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS. WET CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS AND PLASTIC CONDIMENT CUPS SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE FOODS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR ALL DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR THE KITCHEN FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES IS FOUND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP-AREA. FACILITY MUST REPAIR HAND SINK PLUMBING.

Base deductions−25 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS IMPROPERLY LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL DISPENSERS AT HANDWASH SINKS ONLY

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THOUGH OUT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
PEELING PAINT ON WALK IN FREEZER CEILING AND INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Base deductions−18 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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