Corner Bakery
188 W WASHINGTON ST, Chicago, IL 60602 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2939117
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 9, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANELS OF 2- DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET,CREAMIER COOLER ,COFFEE & DESSERT COOLER ON FRONT LINE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN UPPER WALL NEAR SOUP KETTLES AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.16 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 2, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A LARGE BREAD ROLLING CART STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK EMPLOYEE REMOVED CART DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPERLY USED TOXIC UNKNOWN GRANULAR PESTICIDE SUBSTANCE ,SOURCE OF APPLICATION UNKNOWN NOT DOCUMENTED ON PEST CONTROL RECENT RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND A PESTICIDE TRACKING POWDER SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS,HOT & COLD HOLDING UNITS,FOOD & PAPER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS ARE BEING VACUUMED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON A PIECE OF FOOD UNDER PREP COOLER,ON WHEEL BASES AND ON WALL BEHIND SAME COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF GLUE BOARDS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/2/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANELS OF 2- DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET,CREAMIER COOLER ,COFFEE & DESSERT COOLER ON FRONT LINE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN UPPER WALL NEAR SOUP KETTLES AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Jun 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST AROUND LOWER RIGHT KNOB ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTY COMPONENT AROUND RIGHT LOWER KNOB ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ICE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND DOOR KNOB OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LEFT SIDE AND BASE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LEFT SIDE AND BASE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RUST AROUND LOWER RIGHT KNOB ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTY COMPONENT AROUND RIGHT LOWER KNOB ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ICE.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.7-79.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED AVOCADO(52.7F) AND COOKED BACON(79.0-79.2F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP COOLER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $85 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AROUND DOOR KNOB OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LEFT SIDE AND BASE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LEFT SIDE AND BASE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2585133 DATED 11/14/2023 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 4, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR STANDING FREEZER NEXT TO HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2585554 DATED 11/21/2023 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 "NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 21, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Several employees food handlers certificate expired, must update.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 14, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No High temp dish machine irreversible thermometer or heat strip on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Several employees food handlers certificate expired, must update.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.