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Zymi Bakery

5806-5808 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Bakery ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)

No Entry · as of May 12, 2026

Zymi Bakery was last inspected on May 12, 2026 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

May 12, 2026 · Non-Inspection

No Entry

Result: No Entry

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bread sold to go without proper labels. Instructed to label all items sold to go with trace back information and ingredients.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 employee (dishwasher) without food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves (none on food). Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: noted leakage at the bottom pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted waste water backing up on the floor drain at the front prep area when water is opened from the hand wash and prep sinks. Manager immediately called plumbing company for maintenance. Prioirity violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted over 50 mice droppings along wall and underneath equipment at the rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves (none on food). Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

      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 assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the bottom pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain floors along wall base especially at the areas with mice droppings.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at espresso machine.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers with no food handling certificates. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. 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: Wood and wood wicker baskets on shelf for raising dough. Baskets are stained and some have splinters and are not smooth. May not use wood or wood wicker for food contact. Must remove baskets.

      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: Over-sized equipment on site, mixing bowls. Must provide written procedures on how equipment will be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water at employee washroom. Must restore hot water to a minimum of 110f.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler temperature ranges from 43.7 to 46.0f. Unit must be able to maintain tcs foods at 41.0f or less.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found paddles stored on floor next to ovens. Must store items elevated off floor.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No chlorine test kit. Must provide test kit for sanitizer used.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Over-sized equipment on site, mixing bowls. Must provide written procedures on how equipment will be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Accumulated debris in motor housing of rotating bread oven. 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: Unused display cooler in rear of premises. Must remove from property.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.