Chicago
70
YOUR CALL

Baker Miller

4655 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
70/100

Mostly clean — 4 of 8 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
8
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-12
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
70/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-12
Failed 1 inspection (2021)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
2025-06-12 Pass Canvass
11
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Employee Hygiene

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST NOT HANG CLOTH WIPING CLOTHS ON THE HAND WASHING SINK SPLASH GUARD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND STORED CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE 1ST FLOOR PREP OVEN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, BOXES, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE AREA.

serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR USED PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING / DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE REPLACED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2024-06-14 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,AND CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM WATER HEATER FAR RIGHT LOCATED NEAR THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (BAGEL SEEDS) AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPL...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES AND UNUSUED BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOO...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT EXHAUST HOOD FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

2023-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WITH LEAKS FROM FAUCET. WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNS EVEN WHEN SINK IS TURNED OFF.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL THROUGH AIR GAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE TRAP FLOODS FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP ACCORDINGLY. MANAGER SE...

2022-06-22 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING IN REAR OF DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE GRINDER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR SIDE OF DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA LEADING TO STAIRCASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE (2) NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

2021-03-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2021-03-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366160 ON 3/23/20 NOT CORRECTED: 39 - OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE THE SEWAGE PIPES OR REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE FROM THE AREA BENE...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

2020-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN RESTROOMS OF FACILITY PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR IN RESTROOMS AND HAND DRYER IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI PRODUCTS, SOUPS, OATMEAL MIX )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SIT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. ...

critical Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 65 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS M...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES. CONCENTRATION O SANITIZER OBSERVED TO BE 0 (ZERO) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOP OF REACH UNDER COOLER IN BASEMENT,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID NOT COVERED AND WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER CLOSED ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA

2018-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13(A) FOUND DEAD WATER BUG AROUND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DEAD WATER BUGS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.17(A)-FOUND RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11-MISSING WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

6-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT,EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11-FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEEDS CLEANI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13- MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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