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Pierre'S Bakery

1956 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
65/100

Mixed record — 8 of 13 inspections passed

Inspections
13
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-12
Pass Rate
62%
3 failures
Score
65/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-05-12
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2015, 2011)
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 21×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-05-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( heavy cream, milk...)instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Cloth towel hung to dry on clean utensils rack, instructed to keep away.

2022-03-23 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2020-06-16 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-04-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE REQUIRED ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-11-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS, BOTTOM SHELF, AND GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

2016-10-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AND PREP TABLE(ON TOP THE TABLE ARE STORED MIXERS).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED ONE SMALL NECK( MOUTH) WATER BOTTLE,ON SITE,I...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ENCRUSTED FOOD UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 5 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.KEEP FLOOR DRY

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOOD LIQUIDS ON NORTH WALL TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE

2016-10-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SERVICE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT AREA. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYI...

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK STRENGTH OF SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AND PREP TABLE(ON TOP THE TABLE ARE STORED MIXERS).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED ONE SMALL NECK( MOUTH) WATER BOTTLE,ON SITE,...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ENCRUSTED FOOD UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 5 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.KEEP FLOOR DRY

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOOD LIQUIDS ON NORTH WALL TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE BY THE REAR DOOR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE

2015-11-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. AIR VENTS IN BATHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2015-10-27 Fail Canvass
7
serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE LEAK. WATER SPRAYS FROM NOZZLE AND HANDLE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. FAUCET MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT FAUCET AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, STORAGE CABINETS, PREP TABLES, LARGE CAN OPENER, ALL SINKS, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE A...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUOND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. AIR VENTS IN BATHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CABINETS MUST BE REMOVED TO REDUCE CLUTTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2014-08-26 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR UNDER CAKE DISPLAY COOLER. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN SERVICE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN CAKE DISPLAY COOLER AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISPLAY CASES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK UNDER CAKE DISPLAY COOLER.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES IN UTILITY CLOSET. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2013-10-03 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP MISSING.MUST INSTALL.

2011-08-05 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-07-21 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CERT. POSTED OR AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Food Storage & Handling

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. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA, REM...

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