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Magnolia Bakery

108 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60602 · Cook County

100cited violations
4serious tier
29inspections
53tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2114823
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20265260
20252152
2024210
2023110
2022171
2021130
2020230
2019140
2018160
2017390
2016140
2015240
2014141
2013360
2012270
2011100

Inspections

  1. Jul 21, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Jul 16, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 Inspector Comments: STILL OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 16 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES IN GAPS OF WALL VOID AT CORNERS OF FRONT CABINETS ON RIGHT SIDES,WALL VOID NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA 1ST FL,UNDER SIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND UPPER WALL NEXT TO STORAGE SHELF,BASEMENT PREP AREA LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER,AND A FEW DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF CABINETS IN SAME MENTIONED AREAS, .ALSO,APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREAS,ON WALLS & CEILINGS ,EXTERIOR OF BOXED DRY FOOD & PAPER GOOD ITEMS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/16/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MIXERS,PREP COOLERS,BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 : MUST REPAIR DAMAGED TRIM ON WALLS AT ENTRY TO BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.17: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA.

  3. Jul 13, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A TRAY OF PREPACKAGED DESSERT STORED ON TOPSIDE OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 2- SPATULARS INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN SIDE BAKERY PREP AREA ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAFF TOILET ROOM SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK .

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF STREET SIDE DOUBLE DOORS ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF 13- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP AREA FRONT CABINET SINGLE CABINET OF COFFEE MACHINE,INSIDE OF CUP STORAGE CABINET ON RAILING BETWEEN COUNTER TOP,CREVICE UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,IN GAPS OF WALLS AT CORNERS OF FRONT CABINETS ON BOTH SIDES,BASEMENT PREP AREA LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER,AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF CABINETS IN SAME MENTIONED AREAS, ON FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA,GLUEBOARDS.ALSO,APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREAS,ON WALLS & CEILINGS ,EXTERIOR OF BOXED BANANAS,DRY FOOD & PAPER GOOD ITEMS,GARBAGE CAN.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MIXERS,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER ROLLING CARTS AND STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AT ENTRY TO BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,UTILITY CLOSET IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND IN DINING AREA.

  4. Apr 28, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF STREET SIDE DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HAND SINK.

  5. Apr 21, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF STREET SIDE DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA AND NEAR HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2628923 12/22/25 NOT CORRECTED-#39-3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS IN DIPPER WELL. #58-2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  6. Dec 22, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.13: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOASBLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH THE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS IN DIPPER WELL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      4-301.16: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PREP SINK SHALL BE USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES

  7. Dec 15, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOASBLE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM PREP SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH THE HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES REQUIRED FOR A HANDWASHING SINK.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(BANANA PUDDING), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.2-54.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1238 WEIGHING 40LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED TWO DOOR GLASS DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE TWO DOOR GLASS DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA REPAIRED AND OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 32.5F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY, OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON INTERIOR OF DOOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/15/2025 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. (NOTE: 3 LIVE ROACHES WERE KILLED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEXT TO DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS IN DIPPER WELL.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PREP SINK SHALL BE USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES

  8. Dec 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS UPSTAIRS.

  9. Jan 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Aug 29, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  11. May 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS EGGS). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD ITEM SITTING ON PREP TABLE BY BAKERY TO BE IMPROPER:EGGS 78.1F. MANAGER DICARDED 70 PIECES OF EGGS THAT COST ABOUT $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBESERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MICROWEAVE IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT LEAKS WAS BEING CATCH WITH A BUSPAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ABOUT 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  12. Apr 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      FOOD CONTAINER IN BASEMENT NOT STORED PROPERLY, NOT COVERED, OPEN TO DUST COLLECTION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      WEAK WATER PRESSURE ATFAUCET COLD WATER SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

  13. Feb 13, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CREAM CHEESE ICING) IS SERVED TO PUBLIC..A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, STORED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Feb 5, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND 5 - 10 SMALL FLIES IN OPEN BAKED GOOD DISPLAY AREA LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, OBSERVED 2 SMALL FLIES IN APPLE CRUMB PIE. ALSO NOTED 3-5 FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED TWO SMALL FLIES IN UNPACKAGED APPLE CRUMB PIE BEHIND DISPLAY GLASS LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. UNPACKAGED FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  15. Aug 20, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (BAKED GOODS, BROWNIES, COOKIES ETC). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREAS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES PANELS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TWO CEILING LIGHT UNITS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  16. Jul 17, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO CLEANUP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINKS, FOOD BEING PREPARED AND A DIPPER WILL NEXT TO HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY BEFORE STACKING IN EACH OTHER, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      USING A PAPER CUP AS A SCOOP IN FOOD PREPARATION, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD UTENSILS

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

  17. Dec 12, 2017 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING ON THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED HAIR RESTRAINT WORN IMPROPERLY ON TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON THE PROPER WAY TO RESTRAIN HAIR. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES ON PROPERLY RESTRAINING HAIR WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  18. Nov 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB MISSING ON THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Feb 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BAKERS 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

  20. Jul 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Front counter shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Walk in cooler shelving/rack in bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning, rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving/racks, plastic containers not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors in kitchen prep areas, kitchen areas, and under storage shelving not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt storage areas under pallets, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Missing light shield in bsmt storage area shall be provided.

  21. Nov 23, 2015 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  22. May 11, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE CAPPUCINNO/COFFEE MAKER ACROSS FROM THE 2 SLIDING DOOR DISPLAY CASE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI FROM UNDER DISPLAY CASES AND BAKING EQUIPTMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR THE NON WORKING EXHAUST VENT FANS IN BOTH CUSTOMER AND STAFF RESTROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

  23. Aug 1, 2014 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND LEMON BAR WITH MOIST FILLING THATS MADE UP WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( FRESH WHOLE EGGS COOKED AT LOW HEAT ) STORED AT COUNTER TOP ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 71.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND WASTE WATER TRAPPED BETWEEN GASKET FOLDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MOP BUCKET STORED NEXT TO CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN MOP CLOSET WHEN NOT IN USE.

  24. May 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DEFROST BLUEBERRY FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FROST/ICE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE 3COMP SINK TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD UP AT CAULKING. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FREEZER TO REMOVE BLUEBERRY SPLASHES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK AT CORNERS, FLOOR AT UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE BLUEBERRY ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR NON FUNCTIONING EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.MUST BE IN OPERATING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE AT THE MOP ROOM SINK AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DID NOT WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING INSPECTION WALK THROUGH.

  25. Mar 26, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  26. Mar 19, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 35 DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND CHALK BOARDS AT THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREAS, FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS AS WELL AS THE REAR DISH AREA.MCCLOUD PEST CONTROL HAS PROVIDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE ON 2/7/13 AND 3/12/13 RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICE PRIOR TO 3/26/2013. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED CITATION #H000083347

  27. May 14, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS/TILES IN THE REAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST HANG UNUSED MOPS UP TO DRY AND REMOVE STANDING/UNUSED WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS IN MOP CLOSET.

  28. May 2, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AND 20 IN THE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING ACTIVITY. SERIOUR VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS/TILES IN THE REAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST HANG UNUSED MOPS UP TO DRY AND REMOVE STANDING/UNUSED WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS IN MOP CLOSET.

  29. Sep 15, 2011 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.