DEC 9
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CORNER BAKERY CAFE 138.
EAT. 86/100
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 9, 2025 · passed
3 of 4 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
5
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 MONTHS
since Mar 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 112025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 11
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
MAR 42025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for coffee makers, instructed to expose.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inoperable vents in both restrooms, instructed to repair and maintain.
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