Pass

Jr Dessert Bakery

2841 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645

Bakery ZIP 60645 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 28, 2026

Jr Dessert Bakery was last inspected on July 28, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 28, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signs at hand sinks.must provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside employees refrigerator. Must provide a working thermometer inside.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweep at storage room. Must rodent proof said door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling paint above dishmachine. Must remove said peeling ceiling paint.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls and window sills at both rear south wall windows in poor repair with peeling paint and chipping plaster.---- wall surrounding the west prep area thermostat in poor repair with open holes and sealed with tape. Must repair all to be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no handsink at front counter dispensing area where money is exchanged and pastries served.priority foundation.no citation issued. 7-38-030c. Must provide hand sink at front counter dispensing/serving area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found ceiling in poor repair at dishwashing areas.(chipping paint).must repair/paint.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 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 milk crate being used for elevation of food inside the reach in cooler in the prep area. Must replace with raised shelvings to store such items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Waste receptacles in all unisex washrooms has no lid/cover. Instructed to provide lid/cover for feminine items.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor and maintain inside the walk in freezer,in front of the hand sink in the middle prep area and underneath the wire rack shelvings in the big storage room. And also remove cardboard inside the walk in freezer being used as a floor mat and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Damaged ceiling in the rear cook area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general 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 at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-010. Must provide.

      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 vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. 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: Backflow prevention device not located for water dispenser. Must provide where it can be located/serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine in disrepair. Observed 2 compartment and 1 compartment sink used together as a 3 compartment in order to wash rinse and sanitize all pots, pans, and utensils. Observed some pots pans and utensils too large to be fully submerged in existing 2 compartment or 1 compartment sink. Must repair dish machine or install larger 3 compartment sink to fully submerge all pots pans and utensils.

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Round boards cake holder not properly stored on top last shelf,too close to ground,instructed to provide containers with lids and store them inside the said container or relocated items, to minimize source of contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tiles in prep areas,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Broken wall around the vent of the hood above ovens,by cooking area.instructed to seal and maintain.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Peeling paint on east wall between the ovens,instructed to remove/repaint said area. Wall tile missing abov the wash bowl inside the staff washroom at box storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield and end caps at rear prep area,also tube light shield broken or not completely inside the end-caps.instructed to provide shield and recheck other light shield

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink provided at cake decoration and preparation area room.instructed to provide said sink under the city plumbing.

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from 6-20-16,report #1933075 #32-broken door gasket on the 2-door cooler on the west wall in the temp room. Instructed to repair and maintain. Serious violation:7-42-090 today 3-31-17 we(manager,owner and myself observed the same violation)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Round boards cake holder not properly stored on top last shelf,too close to ground,instructed to provide containers with lids and store them inside the said container or relocated items, to minimize source of contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tiles in prep areas,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Broken wall around the vent of the hood above ovens,by cooking area.instructed to seal and maintain.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Peeling paint on east wall between the ovens,instructed to remove/repaint said area. Wall tile missing abov the wash bowl inside the staff washroom at box storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield and end caps at rear prep area,also tube light shield broken or not completely inside the end-caps.instructed to provide shield and recheck other light shield

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink provided at cake decoration and preparation area room.instructed to provide said sink under the city plumbing.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken door gasket on the 2-door cooler on the west wall in the temp room. Instructed to repair and maintain. Also, excessive ice accumulation in the walk in freezer in the box room, instructed to defrost, clean nd maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of coolers not clean in prep areas. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the ceiling tile in the rear of the baking room. Hood and filters with dust and food accumulation. Instructed to repair, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working lights throughout the premises, instructed to install working lights and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the box room storage area, instructed to clean, organize and remove items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain

  12. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • 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: The rear exit screen door is not properly rodent proofed. 1/4" gap at the top of the door, accessible for flies to enter, door was opened during inspection. Instructed to install proper threshold to prevent the entry of insects and maintain. Also, exit door in the box room not rodent proofed. Threshold is installed, but 1/4" gap is still present at bottom of the door. Instructed to install proper threshold to prevent rodent entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken door gasket on the 2-door cooler on the west wall in the temp room. Instructed to repair and maintain. Also, excessive ice accumulation in the walk in freezer in the box room, instructed to defrost, clean nd maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of coolers not clean in prep areas. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the ceiling tile in the rear of the baking room. Hood and filters with dust and food accumulation. Instructed to repair, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working lights throughout the premises, instructed to install working lights and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the box room storage area, instructed to clean, organize and remove items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ht dish machine in the prep area not reaching a final rinse of 180f, machine only reached 150f, witnessed by both manger and sanitarian. Per office, 48 hrs. Notice was given to repair dish machine. Repairman has been contacted and in route. Unit tagged. Discontinue use until machine is fixed. Will return on 6/22/2016 to inspect machine. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • 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 approximately 25 rodent droppings in a rear corner on the side of the toilet room in the prep/mixing room area. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize affected area, and contact pest control for service. Also, in said room, the rear exit screen door is not properly rodent proofed. 1/4" gap at the top of the door, accessible for flies to enter, door was opened during inspection. Instructed to install proper threshold to prevent the entry of insects and maintain. Also, exit door in the box room not rodent proofed. Threshold is installed, but 1/4" gap is still present at bottom of the door. Instructed to install proper threshold to prevent rodent entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood in the walk in freezer in the garage. Instructed to seal wood. Broken door gasket on the 2-door cooler on the west wall in the temp room. Instructed to repair and maintain. Also, excessive ice accumulation in the walk in freezer in the box room, instructed to defrost, clean nd maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of coolers not clean in prep areas. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas; prep, toilet rooms, and box room. Also, holes at the floor base of the mens room instructed to clean, repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the ceiling tile in the rear of the baking room. Hood and filters with dust and food accumulation. Wall base detached in the toilet room located in the box room. Instructed to repair, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working lights throughout the premises, instructed to install working lights and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Install splash guard at the only exposed hand sink in the prep area between the sink and prep table to prevent contamination and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the box room storage area, instructed to clean, organize and remove items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Large mixer in food prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in freezer had raw wood shelving, shall be repaired/sealed or replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage areas that had broken, missing floor tiles, shall be replaced/repaired. Floors by hot water heater area, and rear storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, raw wood in rear storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Found lower shelf of preparation table with chipping paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found washcloths not stored properly.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors in poor repair at packaging areas.must seal or repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found ceiling in poor repair /not smooth and easy to clean at packaging and loading areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found tools stored improperly on shelving units by 2 compartment sink.

  17. 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: Rusted metal shelvings in one of the walk in freezer in the rear storage area. Must remove rust and maintain. Door of the chest freezer not in good repair. Interior panel broken. Must repair or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must sanitize and clean in detail all the cart inside the walk in cooler with food crumbs and maintain. Must clean,sanitize and organize all the bottom shelve of the prep tables and lid and exterior part of all bulk containers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor in all walk in cooler and walk in freezer and maintain. Must remove all the milk crate being used as a pallet inside the storage room, walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Provide regular pallet or shelvings to store stocks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the walls behind the prep tables and maintain. Must clean the vents inside the washroom in the packaging area,(with dust accumulated). Must scrape peeling paint along the window rim and walls inside the washroom in the prep area and repaint.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Caulking worn out around the exposed hand sink in the prep area, around the washbowl sink in the prep area washroom and finishing area washroom. Instructed to re caulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the walls by the exposed hand sink, by the storage area,on the walls by the soap holder inside the prep area washroom and walls and ceiling inside the finishing area washroom. Must remove peeling paint,repaint and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulb above the prep area. Must replace and maintain.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Seal hole in wall around tubing in ventilation room inside west building.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Provide self closing device for washroom in west side of building next to walk in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers for 3 door cooler on east side of building.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR. REPAIR OR REPLACE AS NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS FROM DOUGH MAKER NEXT TO PREP AREA DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR LEAK FROM CEILING OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER IN GARAGE, INSIDE COOLING UNITS IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. TIRES, PAPER, CLUTTER ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING MUST BE REMOVED AND REAR AREA CLEANED.

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