West Town Bakery
15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 3, 2026
West Town Bakery was last inspected on September 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
September 3, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on exterior of dishmachine and sinks at rear prep area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/dirt build up on walls at rear prep area. Must clean and maintain walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates for food handlers. Instructed manager all food handlers must have a valid food handlers certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed the interior of all reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the front prep. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed in rear prep at 3-comp sink a black mold like substance from top of wall and extends to the bottom of wall. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed missing floor grout, missing and damaged floor tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site upon arrival. Instructed manager to ensure a city of chicago certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with no policy and no kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Facility must ensure the availability of both a clean up policy and adequate supplies (*must eliminate norovirus*) to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper chlorine concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor grout, missing and damaged floor tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted painted brick wall in rear prep paint is peeling instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed in rear prep at 3-comp sink a black mold like substance from top of wall and extends to the bottom of wall. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the front prep. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Noted facility did not provide a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tile instructed to replace stained and missing ceiling tiles a in rear prep.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment found in front prep and rear prep. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler in rear prep missing compressor cover, instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of dust debris on ventilation system in front prep and rear prep, instructed to clean and mainatin.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid sanitiation certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish washing machine at improper final sanitizing rinse at 0 ppm chlorine concentration instructed manager to fix and maintain. A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) dishmachine tagged ‘held for inspection’. Instructed not to use until repaired. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Test kits/ test strips or other devices is not available to the employees to measure sanitizing solution concentration.facility must provide a test kit or other measuring devices for the employees can measure the sanitizer concentration and avoid a concentration that is too high, which can be toxic. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler in rear prep missing compressor cover, instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Unnecessary items / nonfunctional equipment found in front prep and rear prep. The premises shall be free of items unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. This includes equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tile instructed to replace stained and missing ceiling tiles a in raer prep.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of dust debris on ventilation system in front prep and rear prep, instructed to clean and mainatin.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core not corrected report #2585404 dated 11/17/23. #55. Observed the following floors with excessive food debris ... Coffee prep under equipment, in rear prep under sprayer and dishmachine, alongside ice machine and deep freezer in basement storage. Noted floor drains with trash and organic matter, must remove clean and maintain. #58.food allergen training certificate. Must provide priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid sanitiation certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing hand washing signage at handsinks in bar and prep areas. Insturcted to provide
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration units in rear prep area with excessive dried food debris on exterior surfaces. Noted inside of upright cooler and display cooler in front prep area in need of cleaning. Must remove all food spillage and debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet neck at handsink in front prep area loose. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following floors with excessive food debris ... Coffee prep under equipment, in rear prep under sprayer and dishmachine, alongside ice machine and deep freezer in basement storage. Noted floor drains with trash and organic matter, must remove clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area. Instructed to increase.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate for all certified food managers. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site for review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing hand washing signage at handsinks in bar and prep areas. Insturcted to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report # #2584464 on november 2, 2023 during time of inspection. Violation states "observed evidence of pest activity on premise during time of inspection. Noted approximately 20 small black live flies flying throughout front and rear prep area, on walls behind dish machine, on empty liquor bottles and cooling units. Instructed to contact pest control for service, must eliminate activity. Instructed to correct. Priority violation. # 7-42-090.citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: See violation # 60
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive soiled milk crates used for storage and elevation in all prep areas, walk in cooler and storage spaces. Instructed to remove and provide adequate shelving units that are smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration units in rear prep area with excessive dried food debris on exterior surfaces. Noted inside of upright cooler and display cooler in front prep area in need of cleaning. Must remove all food spillage and debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet neck at handsink in front prep area loose. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following floors with excessive food debris ... Coffee prep under equipment, in rear prep under sprayer and dishmachine, alongside ice machine and deep freezer in basement storage. Noted floor drains with trash and organic matter, must remove clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area. Instructed to increase.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate for certified food manager. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site for review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing hand washing signage at handsinks in bar and prep areas. Insturcted to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximatley 5 lbs cooked pasta with red sauce @ improper temperature during time of inspection. Noted temperature @ 48.5f. Said food item was stored inside 2 door cooler in rear prep area. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @ 41f or below at all times and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Person in charge discarded said item during this time volunatrily.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on premise during time of inspection. Noted approximately 20 small black live flies flying throughout front and rear prep area, on walls behind dish machine, on empty liquor bottles and cooling units. Instructed to contact pest control for service, must eliminate activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive soiled milk crates used for storage and elevation in all prep areas, walk in cooler and storage spaces. Instructed to remove and provide adequate shelving units that are smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration units in rear prep area with excessive dried food debris on exterior surfaces. Noted inside of upright cooler and display cooler in front prep area in need of cleaning. Must remove all food spillage and debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed faucet neck at handsink in front prep area loose. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following floors with excessive food debris ... Coffee prep under equipment, in rear prep under sprayer and dishmachine, alongside ice machine and deep freezer in basement storage. Noted floor drains with trash and organic matter, must remove clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area. Instructed to increase.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate for certified food manager. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site for review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs desserts in containers without proper labeling. Instructed to provide a label with the business name with address, ingredients, name of food, any allergens and weight.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers using coffee station hand wash sink for rinsing utensils and dumping coffee, instructed manager not to use the hand wash sink for other than hans washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs desserts in containers without proper labeling. Instructed to provide a label with the business name with address, ingredients, name of food, any allergens and weight.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found about 40 live fruit flies in kitchen and bar, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice machine. Instructed to store in clean holder.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed one missing ceiling tile above oven at rear prep area. Instructed manager must provide ceiling tile at said location.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 10 live small flies on walls and ceiling tiles at rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove insect activity by date of reinspection. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following not clean- observed food build up inside reach in coolers at rear prep area, food debris on exterior of sinks at rear prep area, food/dust build up on walls at rear prep area, slight calcium build up inside ice machine and food debris/dust build up on shelves at front prep area. Instructed manager must clean and maintain equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and dirt build up on floor at rear prep area along walls/corners and under equipment. Instructed manager must clean floor and interior of floor drains at prep areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation cover above rear prep area, food debris and dust build up on walls at rear prep and dishwash area and one missing ceiling tile above oven at rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean walls and ceiling tiles at rear prep area also must provide ceiling tile at said location.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed one ceiling light bulb burned out above dishwash 3-compartment sink. Must replace with working light bulb.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: no consumer advisory posted, bar serves raw oysters, instructed to post.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Narrow opening bottles are reused as a multi-use utensils, instructred to discontinue using for improper washing, use food container with wide opening for proepr washing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Front display pastries case missing a light shield, instructed to install. Inadequate lighting in basement walk-in cooler, must provide adequate lighting.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1771031 dated 5-18-16 for violation (38) MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHHINE AND MAINTAIN ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE RUNNING TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FROM THE DRAIN PLATE ON TOP OF THE BAR. EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, OR MOVE THE SOAP AND TOWEL DISPENSER TO THE FAR RIGHT SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATION WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Narrow opening bottles are reused as a multi-use utensils, instructred to discontinue using for improper washing, use food container with wide opening for proepr washing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Front display pastries case missing a light shield, instructed to install. Inadequate lighting in basement walk-in cooler, must provide adequate lighting.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal items ( hand lotion )stored on food shelf, instructed to store away.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean and maintain the food storage racks in the walk-in cooler and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace the burnt ceiling tiles in the rear prep area and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide chlorine test strips for the low temperature dish machhine and maintain onsite.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to reroute the discharge line running to the exposed hand sink from the drain plate on top of the bar. Exposed hand sinks are for handwashing only.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Poor ventilation in the rear prep area coming from the convection oven. Instructed to detail clean the oven to prevent smoke accumulation in the prep.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The interior top panel of the left ice machine in the basement is broken. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel of the right ice machine in the basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Remove water on floors in bar area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls under the dish machine. Must also detail clean dusty vent cover above rear prea area and remove dust build up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must provide sanitary containers to properly store ice dispensing utensils.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed coffee filters uncovered in prep area. Instructed to cover and maintain coffee filters.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed baseboard coving missing inside and outside of the basement walk in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain baseboard coving.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed carpet on the floor in the bakery prep area. Instructed to remove carpet and provide an easily cleanable surface.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls of the restaurant and bar areas are not smooth and easily cleanable. Must provide smooth and easily cleanable wall surfaces in the restaurant and bar areas.
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License · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage and preparation. Observed overhead sewage and waste lines running over the west town bakery food preparation area. Management instructed that food must not be prepared or stored under overhead sewer or drain pipes. Serious violation 7-38-0005a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed porous ceiling tiles in the rear food preparation area. Management instructed to replace with non-porous cleanable tiles or paint them so that they are non-porous and cleanable. Walls of the restaurant and bar areas are not smooth and easily cleanable. Must provide smooth and easily cleanable wall surfaces in the restaurant and bar areas.
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.