New Dokil Bakery
3844 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Bakery)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2873278
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 45F, CREAM CHEESE AT 56F, BEAN BREAD AT 51F AND WHIPPED TOPPING AT 51F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND WHIPPED TOPPING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR TURBO AIR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS REMAIN CLOSED AND SEALED. REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOOR SEALS AND CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE OVEN AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 11, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 3, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE WEST SIDE REAR PREP TABLE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.----NOTED THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE OF THE REAR SOUTH PREP TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS SURROUNDING THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PLASTER/ROTTED WOOD AND MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595749 ON 6-5-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE EGG 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.#51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.#56-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE EGG 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 29, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES AND TCS FOODS (EGGS,WHIP CREAM) ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE OVEN AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE REAR FURNACE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE EGG 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR/WALL NEAR THE UTILITY CART INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 15, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 6, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO DISH SANITIZER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE DISH SANITIZER IN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES SO THAT DISHES MAY BE SANITIZED AFTER WASHING. EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO BUY SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILTIY INCLUDING BEHIND COOLER UNITS, NEAR OVEN UNITS, AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR BEHIND COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR STOVE AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2565810 DATED 10-25-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 25, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 NOTED WALLS AND CEILING IN MOPSINK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND WATER STAINED CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 17, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIFED WITH COMMON NAME (BAKING POWDER, FLOUR SALT ETC)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AROUND MOPSINK AREA AND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED WALLS AND CEILING IN MOPSINK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE BOILER ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.