Chicago
86
EAT

Corner Bakery Cafe 138

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
86/100

Strong record across 4 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
4
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-09
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
86/100
EAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-12-09)
Failed 1 inspection (2025)
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
2025-12-09 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2025-08-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-08-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 25 FRUIT FLIES AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND RID OF FRUIT FLIES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

2025-03-04 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

Interior surfaces of prep coolers not clean, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for coffee makers, instructed to expose.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inoperable vents in both restrooms, instructed to repair and maintain.

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Score calculated from inspection outcomes, violation severity & recency. · How we score
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