MAR 25
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MISERICORDIA BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
6300 N RIDGE AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 25, 2026 · passed with conditions
14 of 19 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SET UP FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH THE SANITIZING SOLUTION READING 00PPM. SANITIZER CONTAINER WAS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE REPLACE THE EMPTY CONTAINER WITH THE SANITIZING SOLUTION (QUARTZ). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS (MARMELADES) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS (OPENED CONTAINERS WITH LABEL FROM MANAUFACTURER STATING MUST REFRIGERATE AT 37F AFTER OPENING)TO BE IMPROPER:-RED RASPBERRY 50.2F, APRICOT 51.8F, STRAWBERRY 50.5F, MILK 65.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 175 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $809.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72025PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2025
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDSINKS THROUGH PREP AREAS IN RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NEXT TO BUFFET LINE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO SIGN ON THE PREMISES TO INFORM CUSTOMERS TO USE A CLEAN PLATE FOR EACH TRIP TO THE BUFFET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN WAREWASHING, ABOVE AIR VENTILATION, AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED AIR VENTS WITH HOLES FILLED WITH FOAM LIKE CAULK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON PIPES BELOW THREE COMPARTMENT AND ON PIPES AND VETNILATION/ FILTERS OF HEAVY PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PIPES, FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTS.
JUL 262024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE BUFFET LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. FOOD HANDLER NOTED FILLING WATER (FOR CONSUMPTION) PITCHERS IN THE HAND SINK. THEN AFTER HAVING THE STAFF TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION, NOTED EMPLOYEES DUMPING THE WATER PITCHERS BACK INTO THE SAME HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE POTABLE WATER DISPENSER PROVIDED IN THE SAME PREP AREA FOR FILLING THE PITCHERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: TUNA SALAD AT 46.5F & 46F. SLICED HAM AT 45.7F. CHICKEN SALAD @ 46F. REVIEWED REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, PROPER PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTATION OF TCS FOOD FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER AND RECOMMEND USING METAL PANS IN PLACE OF PLASTIC. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK COCONUT NOTED NOT LABELED. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAKERY OVEN SECTION BETWEEN THE SINK AND A METAL PREP SURFACE WHERE MUFFINS WERE NOTED COOLING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE BAKERY PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. HOT AND COLD HANDLES ARE REVERSED AT THE COFFEE PREP STATION IN THE GREENHOUSE. MUST REPAIR ALL.
OCT 22023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
FEB 232023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE RACKS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/ PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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MAR 102022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11-- MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE/PREP ROOM WHERE TWO PREP TABLES ARE LOCATED AND FOODS BEING PREPARED DURING THE INSPECTION. OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
THE MENU DOES NOT NOT DISCLOSE OR INFORM THE CONSUMERS OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS BURGER. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-- NOTED PEELING PLASTIC INSTALLED AS METAL PROTECTANT ON THE SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17-- MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.13-- NOTED PEELING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. : 6-201.11-- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE/PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
JAN 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE/PREP ROOM WHERE TWO PREP TABLES ARE LOCATED AND FOODS BEING PREPARED DURING THE INSPECTION. OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC INSTALLED AS METAL PROTECTANT ON THE SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED PEELING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE/PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
AUG 172018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 17
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 RUBBER GASKETS ARE BROKEN INSIDE THE DOORS OF TWO DOOR PROOF BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE.
AUG 102018FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2018
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND AND UNDER PIPES OF THE PROOF EQUIPMENT IN BAKERY AREA BY THE OFFICE AND INSIDE THE PANEL OF THE EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION :7-38-020(a)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 RUBBER GASKETS ARE BROKEN INSIDE THE DOORS OF TWO DOOR PROOF BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FLOOR TILES UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ARE IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN/MISSING GROUT, WATER STANDING BETWEEN SAID TILES.,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THEY ARE SMOOTH,AND CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN GREASE/DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
APR 142017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN PLASTIC LID COVERING DRY FOOD CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE IN STORAGE AREA. ROUGH BASE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWLS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WASHROOMS ARE LOCATED AT HALLWAY BY THE BAKERY SOUTH DOOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT PACKAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP SINK,DEBRIS AND ITEMS ON FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE ON CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MISSING TILE ON CEILING INSIDE THE MOP STORAGE AREA,AND OPENING BETWEEN THE CEILING TILE AND DUCT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO REPLACE MISSING SAID TILE AND SEAL OPENINGS. MOST OF THE VENT COVER IN BAKERY AREA WITH DUST AND RUST .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE AT FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK,NEED TO REPLACE. DISCHARGE WATER PIPE FROM STEAM KETTLE IN PREP AREA NOT LOCATED ON TOP FLOOR DRAIN,NEED RE-ROUTE SAID PIPE SO WATER CAN DISCHARGE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN NOT ON FLOOR. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM,NEED TO PROVIDE. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOMS(MEN AND WOMEN) LOCATED AT SOUTH HALLWAY BY THE BAKERY DOOR.NEED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN.
MAY 212015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 21
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 62012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
MAY 252011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND AT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT,OR COVER WITH LID OR PLASTIC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSER ON 2COMP.SINK AT COOKIE PACKING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON HOOD WALLS,ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,ON 2COMP.SINK, INSIDE TOP WALLS OF MICROWAVE OVENS IN COOKIE PACKING ROOM AND AT EMPLOYEE LOUNGE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOORS IN COOKIE PACKING ROOM.
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