What is Danang Kitchen's health inspection score?

Danang Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Danang Kitchen last inspected?

Danang Kitchen was last inspected on March 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Danang Kitchen have?

Danang Kitchen has 21 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Danang Kitchen safe to eat at?

Danang Kitchen has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Danang Kitchen serve?

Danang Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Danang Kitchen

Name: Danang Kitchen
Address: 1019 1/2 W ARGYLE ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 69

1019 1/2 W ARGYLE ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/17/2025

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0Fair

American•Uptown

Ranked #413 of 751 in UptownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 17, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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1019 1/2 W ARGYLE ST, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jun

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINELA BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INF FRONT PREP AREA.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (04-15-2024) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT - WASH COMPARTMENT) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 (2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med5 Basic

10 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA, PREMISES HAS ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH AN ATTACHED SPRAYER AND DRAINPIPE FROM ICE MACHINE AND THE SAID SINK IS USED AS A HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ATTACHED SPRAYER AND RE ROUTE THE SAID DRAINPIPE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL WITH PROPER HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED STORE MADE RICE CAKES, CUSTARD JELLY, BANANA DESSERT, RED BEAN/MUNG BEAN DESSERT IN PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS FOR EACH PRODUCT.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORNSTARCH, MSG ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE COUNTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. CLEANING SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
(2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−45 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED BOTH REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED(COOKED RICE, COOKED BEEF, SHRIMPS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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