Pass

Corner Bakery Cafe

444 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 12, 2026

Corner Bakery Cafe was last inspected on March 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

March 12, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food (frozen soups, cheese) in original packaging boxes stored directly on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to relocate food containers and maintain food containers at least 6 inches above the floor at all times.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of stack ovens in the rear kitchen area to be heavily-soiled with encrusted grease deposits. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment with adequate materials and at an adequate frequency to prevent build up of encrusted grease deposits and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager on-site missing allergen awareness training and certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all city of chicago certified food managers with additional allergen awareness training and maintain certificate(s) on-site and available for inspector review at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sinks at the men's and women's restrooms unable to reach minimum water temperature of 100.0f, men's restroom reached maximum of 57.6f; women's restroom reached maximum water temperature of 66.5f at time of inspection. Instructed to repair or replace all listed handwashing sinks and plumbing to provide hot water of at least 100.0f and maintain available for use in handwashing at all times. Other handwashing sinks on-site able to provide hot water at minimum 100.0f water temperature. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink at the main sandwich prep line (near vegetable wash sink) unable to consistently provide water temperature below 120.0f at time of inspection, no cold water available. Instructed to repair or replace listed handwashing sink and plumbing to provide water temperature between 100.0f and 120.0f and maintain available for use in handwashing at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food (frozen soups, cheese) in original packaging boxes stored directly on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to relocate food containers and maintain food containers at least 6 inches above the floor at all times.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of stack ovens in the rear kitchen area to be heavily-soiled with encrusted grease deposits. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment with adequate materials and at an adequate frequency to prevent build up of encrusted grease deposits and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager on-site missing allergen awareness training and certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all city of chicago certified food managers with additional allergen awareness training and maintain certificate(s) on-site and available for inspector review at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Fly traps placed above clean utensils, Instructed to keep away from open food and clean utensils.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees foods stored next to customers food in main kitchen, instructed to separate.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food handlers cert for several food handlers. Instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside womens restroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks in prep areas and restrooms.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide soap at all handwashing sinks in the prep areas and restrooms. Priority foundation, 7-38-030-(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide paper towels or hand drying provision at all handwashing sinks in the prep areas and restrooms. Priority foundation, 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hot running water at the handwashing sink located at the end of prep line in front prep area. Must provide hot running water with a minimum temperature of 100 f and maximum of 120 f. Priority, 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: High temp dish machine turned off and not operating. Instructed to have all dishmachines on and properly sanitizing. Priority, 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide ambient air thermometers in all cooling units to ensure units are temping at 41f or below.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide pest control logbook on site with up-to-date pest control reports, and all necessary documents thats needed inside logbook, business license, chemicals used, map, etc. Priority foundation, 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide irreversible registering temperature indicator or test strips for hot water sanitizing dish machine. Priority foundation, 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the bottom of hand washing sink the dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside womens restroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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