Misericordia Bakery/Misericordia Hearts and Flour

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 15, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sliding window above display case without screen. Instructed that all windows and other openings must be in good repair and provided with screen, no larger than 16 mesh, to prevent the entrance of pests. Rear door must be provided with screen or flaps to prevent the entrance of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Apr 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Apr 21, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN THE PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11/16/2023, report #2585301: #51) noted low water pressure at the 3 compartment sink (hot water) and hand wash sink. Instructed to increase the water pressure to meet the city requirement. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Nov 16, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure at th e3 compartment sink (hot water) and hand wash sink. Instructed to increase the water pressure to meet the city requirement

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Nov 8, 2023 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations

6. Oct 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure at th e3 compartment sink (hot water) and hand wash sink. Instructed to increase the water pressure to meet the city requirement.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

7. Jan 26, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

8. Jul 24, 2019 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found missing items for vomit spill kit.(solution effective for norovirus).priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found low pressure for hand sink hot water side. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Jun 2, 2017 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. May 30, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizer solution provided on site.instructed to provide critical violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city sanitation certificate nor enrollment to sanitation class.instructed to provide one or the other. Serius violation:7-38-012

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit provided on site.instructed to provide according to sanitize solution. Serious violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Correct license number not painted on lateral sides of vehicle. Need to correct with license #2534921.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paper towel dispenser located above three compartment sink must be relocated above or north side of the exposed hand sink

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No back flow preventer device provided at water line of the coffee machine. Instructed to visible install it.