Jessica's Bakery
4341 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Bakery)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 59149
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Inspections
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Dec 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR GASKET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR DAMAGE TO FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA CAUSING VOIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOORING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPARED GELATIN IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER ARE WITHOUT LABELS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM. MUST MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH COVERING INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS WELL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES AND LARGE MIXING EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAINADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 6, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WALL EXHAUST FAN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 29, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION .MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO 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.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (GELATINAS AND BREAD) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEDGE OF STORAGE SHELF IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR DOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/29/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF BASEMENT DOOR AND FRONT DOOR HAS SMALL NAIL HOLES WHERE DOOR SWEEP WAS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOPSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET,BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MIXER,PRESSOR,DOUGH MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,MICROWAVE,WINDOW SILLS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE PIPE FROM HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO A OPENSITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM WALL EXHAUST FAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR MILK COOLER ON SALES FLOOR,MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR FURNACE,MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NEAR OVEN.DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 14, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE/NOR ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED TWO KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND BACK OF PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES,MIXERS, KNIVES,COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PROFFERS, AND OVENS.ALSO CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELF.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOUR UNDER AND AROUND PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS THRU OUT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, THRU-OUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN/RESEAL WALL NEXT TO COOLER, REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 9, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE OVEN LOCATED NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT BUG LIGHT ABOVE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 2, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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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
OBSERVED 20 LIVE GNATS ON THE WALLS OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE GERMAN ROACH ON A SHELF NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE ALL OF THE PASTRY SHELVES LOCATED IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED UNAUTHORIZED PERSON (NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT CUSTOMERS/PUBLIC IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBERS GASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE BAKERY AND WALK IN COOLER RACKS HAVE FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN THE RACKS IN DETAIL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE PROOFER BOXES HAVE DIRTY GASKETS AND INTERIORS, THE THREE DOOR COOLER HAS AN ICE BUILDUP AND THE UNUSED MIXER IS FULL OF UTENSILS AND CRUMBS; DEFROST, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THE 3-DOOR COOLER HAS NO THERMOMETER, INSTALL AN ACCURATE, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE SPARE DOUGH ROLLER AND MIXER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND COVER STORED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 13, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR SLIDING GLASS DISPLAY UNIT AT 45.1F WITH READY TO EAT DESSERTS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POOLED EGGS IN LARGE BUCKET IN WALK IN COOLER AT 48.9F,ASSORTED VARIETY OF STRAWBERRY FILLED CAKES 46.0F-47.7F,ASSORTED VARIETY OF SLICED CHEESE CAKES 46.6F-47.1F,FLAN 45.2F.INSIDE OF 3- DOOR SLIDING GLASS DISPLAY COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED. APPX.127 LBS.$308.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO.LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS,STORE UTENSILS FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR GLASS DISPLAY COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PROOFING BOX,WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED GLASS ON DESSERT DISPLAY CABINET,SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR,TOILET TANK LID BROKEN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN UNDER SIDE OF PREP TABLES,FRYER,FLOOR MIXERS,ROLLING CARTS,SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING SALES FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL & CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR AREA.WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT & REAR DOORS & TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT IN SAME AREA & ON BAKERY DISPLAY CABINETS ON SALES FLOOR,IN CLOSET IN TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR HAND SINK.3- COMP SINK LEAKY FAUCET.MUST PLACE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 11, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING BAKED GOODS, MONEY AND ONLY RINSING HER HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP, THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT PRODUCTION AREA RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE A MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, SANITIZED, INSIDE A 3PART SINK. DEMOSTRATED PROPER WASHING USING 100 PPM OF CHLORINE INSIDE 3PART SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND MOP SINK AT PRODUCTION AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER DOOR, HOLDING UNITS, CART, ALL LARGE MIXER, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT AND SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING AND AROUND PIPES.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT CLOSET AND PRODUCTION AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Serious
Critical
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.