Pass

Classic Cobbler

3453 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Bakery ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jun 12, 2026

Classic Cobbler was last inspected on June 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 12, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no self closing devices on washroom doors; instructed to install self closing devices.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment need cleaning; instructed to clean.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and service area and stored on floor in prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unused articles in dining area closets. Instructed to remove and maintain 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: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · 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: 2-102.14(o): observed no proof of a signed employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee, including manager. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the prep areas and in the first toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacles in the toilet rooms on site. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of a signed employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee, including manager. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      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: Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the prep areas and in the first toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the two door cold holding unit at an improper cold holding temperature of 60.0f. The facility does not have adequate refrigeration on site at this time. Instructed to repair or replace unit, so that it is able to reach and maintain the required cold holding temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit (quaternary) on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in the toilet rooms on site. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.