Pass

Hearts and Flour Bakery & Cafe

6130 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant ZIP 60660 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026

Hearts and Flour Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

June 10, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the upper water reservoir and internal ice for consumption surfaces of the ice machine with a blackish/pink slime substance dripping down into the ice bin. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in the original container including spices must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Stored food items throughout the basement dry food storage room must not be stored directly under waste water piping. Instructed to remove/relocated such stored food items.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clean utensils hanging directly next to the dish area hand washing sink. Manager removed.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the basement dry food storage room must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted plastic on the exterior of the metal one door cooler in the front food prep area. Must remove.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain under the dish washing machine with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)--- noted plastic/rubber encasement of the walk-in freezers internal wiring and water lines in poor repair, peeling. Must remove/replace to be smooth, cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all the employees handling and preparing foods during the inspection. Must provide for all required employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d)-- clean metal mixing bowls must be stored inverted to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: : 4-101.19--- must not use wooden pallets as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the basement dry food storage room. All shelving must allow floors to be accessible for cleaning and monitoring. 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)--- noted plastic/rubber encasement of the walk-in freezers internal wiring and water lines in poor repair, peeling. Must remove/replace to be smooth, cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 4-601.11(b)--- plastic ice shoot on the soda dispensing ice machine noted dirty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- noted dirty floor drain under the one compartment dishwashing machine scraper sink. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4)-- previous core violation from 1-11-23 report #2796860 not corrected. #47- noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the basement food dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of food handler training or certificates for all the employees handling and preparing foods during the inspection. Must provide for all required employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted inadequate hot water at the staff mens washroom hand washing sink. Maximum temperature noted at 87.7f. After several minutes of running. Must provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean metal mixing bowls must be stored inverted to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use wooden pallets as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the basement dry food storage room. All shelving must allow floors to be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted plastic/rubber encasement of the walk-in freezers internal wiring and water lines in poor repair, peeling. Must remove/replace to be smooth, cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Plastic ice shoot on the soda dispensing ice machine noted dirty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty floor drain under the one compartment dishwashing machine scraper sink. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 1-11-23 report #2796860 not corrected. #47- noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the basement food dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all the employees handling and preparing foods during the inspection. Must provide for all required employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the basement food dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high temperature warewasher with gauge reading 183f; however noted no irreversible registering temperature indicator. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as strips/stickers or thermometer. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted outside garbage area not cleaned with dirt, coffee spills and debris on the ground around dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted two non-commercial dishwashing machines located in the small pantry kitchens on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Must removed from premises. Either provide commercial-grade dishwashing machines for the pantry kitchens, three compartment sinks or use only the approved dishwashing facilities on the first floor for all dishwashing. Machines tagged are held for inspection and must not use. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a smooth, cleanable ceiling above the basement walk-in cooler/freezer entrance hallway and entrance elevator where foods are transported.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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