Pass

Corner Bakery

188 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 9, 2026

Corner Bakery was last inspected on April 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 9 violations.

Latest inspection

April 9, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

8 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name(shakers,squeeze bottles,etc)

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace damaged interior panels of 2- door sandwich prep cooler,worn door gaskets on hot holding cabinet,creamier cooler ,coffee & dessert cooler on front line.

    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(c) : must clean food debris and grease build up from walk in cooler -shelving units,interior panel of ice machine,grill table.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout floor under coolers and cooking equipment in front prep area.must seal gaps in upper wall near soup kettles and where needed.must repair or replace missing and damaged wall bases in walk in cooler.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: : 6-201.16 : must remove cardboard from floor in walk in freezer to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean grease and food debris from wall behind cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food allergen training for all food managers must provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area hand sink not accessible observed a large bread rolling cart stored in front of said sink employee removed cart during inspection must keep hand sink accessible at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of improperly used toxic unknown granular pesticide substance ,source of application unknown not documented on pest control recent receipt of service and a pesticide tracking powder scattered on floor throughout premises under,around,along wall bases of coolers, freezers,hot & cold holding units,food & paper storage shelving units.must remove toxic substance, clean and sanitize area.above mentioned areas are being vacuumed and sanitized at this time of inspection (cos)(priority 7-38-015)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name(shakers,squeeze bottles,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 evidence of 6- live roaches crawling on a piece of food under prep cooler,on wheel bases and on wall behind same cooler in front prep area and numerous dead roaches on floor and inside of glue boards.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/2/26.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(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: Must repair or replace damaged interior panels of 2- door sandwich prep cooler,worn door gaskets on hot holding cabinet,creamier cooler ,coffee & dessert cooler on front line.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris and grease build up from walk in cooler -shelving units,interior panel of ice machine,grill table.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must grout floor under coolers and cooking equipment in front prep area.must seal gaps in upper wall near soup kettles and where needed.must repair or replace missing and damaged wall bases in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from floor in walk in freezer to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from wall behind cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for all food managers must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed rust around lower right knob on shield of ice machine. Instructed to remove rusty component around right lower knob on shield of ice machine to prevent contamination ice.

      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: 6-202.15: observed opening around door knob of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed ice buildup on exterior and interior left side and base of walk in freezer door. Instructed to remove ice buildup from exterior and interior left side and base of walk in freezer door. Observed missing grout in between floor tiles in front of dish machine. Instructed to smoothly repair missing grout in between floor tiles for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust around lower right knob on shield of ice machine. Instructed to remove rusty component around right lower knob on shield of ice machine to prevent contamination ice.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 52.7-79.2f. Observed cold tcs foods, sliced avocado(52.7f) and cooked bacon(79.0-79.2f)held at improper temperature on prep cooler counter. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $85 weighing 5lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening around door knob of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drain pipe at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe at handwashing sink in dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on exterior and interior left side and base of walk in freezer door. Instructed to remove ice buildup from exterior and interior left side and base of walk in freezer door. Observed missing grout in between floor tiles in front of dish machine. Instructed to smoothly repair missing grout in between floor tiles for ease of cleanability.

      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 from inspection report #2585133 dated 11/14/2023 not corrected. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. No allergen certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    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: Observed damaged/torn gaskets on the inside of two door standing freezer next to hand sink in dishwashing area. Instructed manager to repair or replace damaged gaskets.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2585554 dated 11/21/2023 not corrected: violation #58 "no allergen certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain." priority foundation violation, 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Several employees food handlers certificate expired, must update.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No High temp dish machine irreversible thermometer or heat strip on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Several employees food handlers certificate expired, must update.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.