Pass

Red Ribbon Bakeshop

5033 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 14, 2026

Red Ribbon Bakeshop was last inspected on July 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

July 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement. Manager took course during inspection.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic utensils stored incorrectly. Store utensils with handles facing out to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed battery on paper towel dispensor on wall next to exposed handwashing sink needs to be changed. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty racks in dry storage area. Instructed facility to repaint or replace rusted racks.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris build up on floor in conrners of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 3-4-22 inspection # 2552523. Violation 58. Found sanitation manager with no allergen training. Must provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found sanitation manager with no allergen training. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.11-observed no hand washing sink at front food dispensing area where empanadas are being served from a hot holding unit. Instructed to install a hand washing sink conveniently located for employees to wash hands in food dispensing area. Also instructed manager they can move hot holding unit to rear prep area where hand washing sink is easily accessible for employees to wash hands. Another option would be to have the empanadas packaged so hot holding unit can stay up front. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c).no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  8. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink at front food dispensing area where empanadas are being served from a hot holding unit. Instructed to install a hand washing sink conveniently located for employees to wash hands in food dispensing area. Also instructed manager they can move hot holding unit to rear prep area where hand washing sink is easily accessible for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c).no citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at hand washing sink in rear reading at 127.4f making it too hot to wash hands. Also observed no cold running water at hand washing sink. Instructed manager a hand washing sink may have maximum hot water temperature of 120.0f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky base of (hot and cold) faucet handle at 3 compartment sink in rear.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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 detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove dusts accumulations and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to elevate and maintain stock supplies at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning located at rear dry storage room.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear storage area.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install splash guard or divider between 3 compartment sink and 1 compartment/prep sink (in prep area).--------must use proper raised shelves in prep area for easy access on cleaning. No soda crates.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted drinking water faucet attached to exposed hand sink in prep/cooking area. Instructed to remove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed handsink to have an eye wash station attached. Instructed facility to remove eye wash station and maintain.

  16. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.