MAY 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PIERRE'S BAKERY.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
1956 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 12, 2025 · passed with conditions
8 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Cloth towel hung to dry on clean utensils rack, instructed to keep away.
APR 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
NOV 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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OCT 282016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A LARGER MOUTH WATER BOTTLE OR PROVIDE AT BRUSH TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID BOTTLE.
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
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
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE
OCT 202016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED ON EACH EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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
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,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A LARGER MOUTH WATER BOTTLE OR PROVIDE AT BRUSH TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID BOTTLE.
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
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
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO PROVIDE
NOV 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OCT 272015FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2015
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
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
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 ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 262014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK UNDER CAKE DISPLAY COOLER.
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.
OCT 32013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 3
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP MISSING.MUST INSTALL.
JUL 212011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2011
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION
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
* 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
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
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
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
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, REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI
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