Pass

Dorothy's Bakery

2318 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Bakery ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 30, 2026

Dorothy's Bakery was last inspected on September 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 30, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Excessive grease dripping from the grease trap under the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All foods not stored in the original container ie: oil in a spray bottle next to the grill, must be labeled with the product common name.

      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: Noted approximately 50 to 75 small flies in all areas of the facility. In the front prep, rear prep, rear bread storage hallway and employee washroom. Instructed to eliminate all fly activity and recommend having the pest company treat facility specifically for flies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wet wiping cloths must be held in the containers of sanitizing solution provided between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: To go food containers and bread designated for donation in the rear must be elevated from the floors. All stored items throughout the rear building mop sink and storage room must be elevated and organized.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving inside coolers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive grease dripping from the grease trap under the three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Hole in the wall with the missing vent cover in the rear bread storage hallway. Instructed to replace. ---also missing ceiling tiles in the rear dry food storage room. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the rear building mop sink and storage room with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2624013 ON 9-18-25 NOT CORRECTED. #51- OBSERVED COFFEE PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT A DUMP SINK. A minimum of one sink supplied with hot and cold water under pressure that is used for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide employee hand washing signage above hand sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED COFFEE PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT A DUMP SINK. A minimum of one sink supplied with hot and cold water under pressure that is used for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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