DEC 3
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LABRIOLA BAKERY AND CAFE.
BEAT. 46/100
1301 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 3, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 262025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES.MUST HAVE A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND THAT PERSON-IN-CHARGE BE ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 172022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 17
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER TRICKLING AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BODILY FLUID SPILL KITS AND USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE. SANITIZER PRESENTED IS PURRELL FOODSERVICE SURFACE SANITIZER, NOT CHLORINE BLEACH SANITIZER AS LISTED ON PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ON-SITE SPILL KITS. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY + ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY INOPERABLE FOR WALK-IN COOLER USED PRIMARILY FOR DOUGH STORAGE.INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER OBSERVED AT PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY AT UNIT'S FRONT DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER UNITS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE: FLOOR MIXER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND WALK-IN UNIT SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE AND BUILD UP FROM BATTER AND FLOUR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BAKING AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND WALLS OF GREASE BUILDUP WHERE ASSEMBLY CONVEYER BELT IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES BUT THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE SIGNED COPIES OR VERIFICATION OF TRAINING FOR THE POLICY WITH EMPLOYEES; MUST PROVIDE ONE OR THE OTHER DURING INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT: FLOOR MIXER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND WALK-IN UNIT SHELVES TO REMOVE RESIDUE AND BUILD UP FROM BATTER AND FLOUR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BAKING AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN AND AREA BETWEEEN THE KITCHEN AND CUSTOMER SERVING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DUST ON VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO PRODUCE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING INSPECTIONS.
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SEP 272018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 27
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.501.11(B) MUST INSTALL THRESHOLD ON RED EXIT DOOR, THRESHOLD MUST BE IN TACT AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.402.12 MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
SEP 202018FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2018
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3.302.12 MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WHEN FOODS HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN .
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, AND ON WALLS IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND REAR BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.501.11(B) MUST INSTALL THRESHOLD ON RED EXIT DOOR, THRESHOLD MUST BE IN TACT AND TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.402.12 MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4.601.11(B) MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DOUGH PROOFER AND OVEN IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT AL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APR 42017FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NO COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE IN PLACE FOR INSPECTION, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT TRAY WASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD PRODUCTION LINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT FRONT RECEIVING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA,
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