CORNER BAKERY CAFE 74.

Chicago Health Dept

140 S DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH SMALL PREP COOLERS IN CATERING PREP AREA,MISSING HANDLES ON SOUP LIDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S STALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,EXTERIOR WALL BASES OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT COFFEE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN COFFEE PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 11

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 31

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN IN THE COFFE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR, AND INSIDE OF CAKE/DESSERT STATION IN THE FRONT CATERING AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2583826 DATED 10/23/2023 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 "2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR 2 MALES FOOD HANDLERS AND 2 FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE." VIOLATION #58 "2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER STATES ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 23

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON LOWER SHELVES AND UNDER THE DRINK PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR 2 MALES FOOD HANDLERS AND 2 FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER STATES ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

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