Conditional

New Dokil Bakery

3844 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Bakery ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 3, 2026

New Dokil Bakery was last inspected on September 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 3, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical3 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the prep coolers. Observed eggs at 45f, cream cheese at 56f, bean bread at 51f and whipped topping at 51f. Management instructed to maintain all tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • CriticalFood temperature

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed the 2-door prep cooler with an air temperature of 50f. The prep cooler was used to store tcs foods such as eggs and whipped topping. Management instructed to maintain and repair the cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Replace the door gaskets on the 2-door turbo air prep cooler so that the doors remain closed and sealed. Replace the door hinge on the 2-door prep cooler so that the door seals and closes properly.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the oven and interior of the prep cooler.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Repair the leak at the drain line of the 3-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees with expired food handler training certificates. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show valid proof of food handler training.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as matting on floors in the rear storage closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored items under the west side rear prep table must be elevated from the floors to be accessible to sweep, mop and monitor.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted bulk food containers dirty with accumulated food debris.----noted the inside door handle of the rear south prep two door tall reach-in cooler with encrusted food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted in the utility service sink when not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls surrounding the utility service sink in poor repair with peeling plaster/rotted wood and mold. Instructed to repair to be smooth and cleanable.----must not use cardboard as matting on floors in the rear storage closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing floor drain cover in the utility service sink. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the food prep area. Must provide a designated storage area for employees items.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2595749 on 6-5-24 not corrected. #47--observed a torn door gasket inside of the egg 2 door stand-up cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.#51-backflow prevention device not located at utility mop sink.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.#56-observed missing light shield on light fixture in the kitchen prep area.instructed to provide said light shield or shatterproof light bulbs and maintain.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: All employees must have proof of food handler training or certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    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: 4-501.11--observed a torn door gasket inside of the egg 2 door stand-up cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

      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: 5-204.12--backflow prevention device not located at utility mop sink.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11--observed missing light shield on light fixture in the kitchen prep area.instructed to provide said light shield or shatter-proof light bulbs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.approximately 25 rodent (mice)droppings in the following areas on the floor behind the oven and coolers in the kitchen prep area and inside the rear furnace closet.instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the egg 2 door stand-up cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

      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: Backflow prevention device not located at utility mop sink.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the far right compartment at the 3-compartment sink.intructed to repair plumbing leak 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 seal opening between floor/wall near the utility cart inside the washroom and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield on light fixture in the kitchen prep area.instructed to provide said light shield or shatter-proof light bulbs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food service manager or valid documentation on the premises and tcs foods (eggs,whip cream) are being prepared and handled.instructed person-in-charge that a city of chicago certified food service manager must be on the premises at all times when (tcs foods)are prepared,handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no dish sanitizer on site upon arrival. Instructed manager ensure dish sanitizer in on site at all times so that dishes may be sanitized after washing. Employee went to store to buy sanitizer. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 30 rodent droppings throughout faciltiy including behind cooler units, near oven units, and in boiler room. Instructed manager to service all affected areas. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in floor behind cooler unit in kitchen area near stove and in boiler room. Instructed manager to seal holes.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2565810 dated 10-25-2022 instructed facility to provide food handler certificate for all food handlers employees. Observed food handler employees with no proof of food handler certificate. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificates. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 noted walls and ceiling in mopsink room in poor repair with peeling paint and water stained ceiling. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label some food storage containers identififed with common name (baking powder, flour salt etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 small live flies on walls around mopsink area and 5 small live flies in prep area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to contact licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

      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: Instructed to properly store food items 6" off the floor to prevent contamination and for easy access on cleaning.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners inside boiler room. Must remove unnecessary articles stored to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted walls and ceiling in mopsink room in poor repair with peeling paint and heavy water stained ceiling. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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