Pass

Pink Flores Bakery & Cafe

1517 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Bakery ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Mar 30, 2026

Pink Flores Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on March 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations.

Latest inspection

March 30, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

8 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Food containers needed for bulk food items. Coffee ingredients etc. Instructed manager to obtain containers and label with commodity name. Correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need of hair restraints instructed to obtain and maintain

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: All single use articles must be kept in a clean non-spill area. All boxes must be free from any coffee debris. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 45)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: The following areas in need of cleaning: all storage shelves, interior of cabinets, prep tables, and storage shelves. ' instructed to detail clean all areas and maintain free of food debris. Correct and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors throughout prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Rear storage area has carpet. Carpet must be removed or covered to make it smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves in rear area in need of sealing. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No drainboard attached or above the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide a drainboard and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: No grease trap at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain a grease trap.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

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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.