SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CORNER BAKERY CAFE 167.

YOUR CALL. 61/100

188 W WASHINGTON ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 9, 2026 · passed

3 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 9
2026
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME(SHAKERS,SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANELS OF 2- DOOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET,CREAMIER COOLER ,COFFEE & DESSERT COOLER ON FRONT LINE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER -SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL TABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN UPPER WALL NEAR SOUP KETTLES AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.16 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 25
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST AROUND LOWER RIGHT KNOB ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTY COMPONENT AROUND RIGHT LOWER KNOB ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ICE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND DOOR KNOB OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LEFT SIDE AND BASE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LEFT SIDE AND BASE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

JUN 17
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RUST AROUND LOWER RIGHT KNOB ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTY COMPONENT AROUND RIGHT LOWER KNOB ON SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ICE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.7-79.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED AVOCADO(52.7F) AND COOKED BACON(79.0-79.2F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP COOLER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $85 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AROUND DOOR KNOB OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LEFT SIDE AND BASE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LEFT SIDE AND BASE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2585133 DATED 11/14/2023 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JUN 4
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR STANDING FREEZER NEXT TO HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2585554 DATED 11/21/2023 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 "NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 21
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Several employees food handlers certificate expired, must update.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

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NOV 14
2023
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
SERIOUSOther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No High temp dish machine irreversible thermometer or heat strip on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Several employees food handlers certificate expired, must update.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.

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