SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW DOKIL BAKERY.

BEAT. 43/100

3844 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 11, 2025 · passed

Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 11
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

SEP 3
2025
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE WEST SIDE REAR PREP TABLE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO SWEEP, MOP AND MONITOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.----NOTED THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE OF THE REAR SOUTH PREP TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS SURROUNDING THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PLASTER/ROTTED WOOD AND MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES ITEMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2595749 ON 6-5-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE EGG 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.#51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.#56-OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 5
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE EGG 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11--OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 29
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES AND TCS FOODS (EGGS,WHIP CREAM) ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE OVEN AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE REAR FURNACE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE EGG 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR/WALL NEAR THE UTILITY CART INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 15
2023
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 6
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO DISH SANITIZER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE DISH SANITIZER IN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES SO THAT DISHES MAY BE SANITIZED AFTER WASHING. EMPLOYEE WENT TO STORE TO BUY SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILTIY INCLUDING BEHIND COOLER UNITS, NEAR OVEN UNITS, AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR BEHIND COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR STOVE AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2565810 DATED 10-25-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 25
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 NOTED WALLS AND CEILING IN MOPSINK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND WATER STAINED CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

OCT 17
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIFED WITH COMMON NAME (BAKING POWDER, FLOUR SALT ETC)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AROUND MOPSINK AREA AND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED WALLS AND CEILING IN MOPSINK ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE BOILER ROOM. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

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