ROGGENART BAKER BISTRO & CAFE.
565 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 222025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.13--OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/28/2025, REPORT #2614708. #51-5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE AT COFFEE PREP/SERVICE NOOK IN FRONT ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH COFFEE MACHINES (FETCO) AT PASTRY AREA ON WEST WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ALL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WITH A WATER LINE. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE EXTENDABLE FAUCET THAT REACHES INTO BASIN OF SINK IN THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK OR PROVIDE A FIXED FAUCET ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF SINK. #56-6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA. #57-2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE THREE (3) FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. #58- 2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 152025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/28/2025, REPORT #2614708. #51-5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE AT COFFEE PREP/SERVICE NOOK IN FRONT ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH COFFEE MACHINES (FETCO) AT PASTRY AREA ON WEST WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ALL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WITH A WATER LINE. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE EXTENDABLE FAUCET THAT REACHES INTO THE BASIN OF THE SINK IN THE HAND SINK IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA NEAR THE REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK OR PROVIDE A FIXED FAUCET ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF SINK. #56-6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING IN THE PREP AREA. #57-2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE THREE (3) FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. #58- 2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 282025PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 - OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR INTO ALLEY/PARKING LOT TO HAVE NO DOOR SWEEP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ALONG THE WHOLE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.
3-305.11 - OBSEREVD BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AT TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELVING.
4-101.19 - OBSERVED TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON ICE MACHINE IN COFFEE NOOK AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF/SUPPORT FOR SHELF IN REAR DOUGH PREP AREA NEXT TO EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC, AND SEAL THE UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACES.
5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE AT COFFEE PREP/SERVICE NOOK IN FRONT ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH COFFEE MACHINES (FETCO) AT PASTRY AREA ON WEST WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ALL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WITH A WATER LINE. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE EXTENDABLE FAUCET THAT REACHES INTO BASIN OF SINK IN THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK OR PROVIDE A FIXED FAUCET ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF SINK.
6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
4-202.18 - OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE FILTERS PRESENT FOR REGULAR CLEANING.
2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE TWO (2) FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 242025PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR POSTED IN VIEW OF PUBLIC WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (COFFEE, MILK, EGGS). MANAGER HAS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETED SERVSAFE MANAGER CLASS, BUT HAS NOT COMPLETED CITY OF CHICGAO CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON SITE (2). ONLY COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 65.5F FOUND AT BOTH HAND SINKS AFTER RUNNING EACH SINK FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT BOTH BATHROOM HAND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS RESTORED BY END OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE PREVIOUSLY TAGGED AND HELD FOR REINSPECTION ON 3/20/2024. MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT REINSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR INTO ALLEY/PARKING LOT TO HAVE NO DOOR SWEEP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR. GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH PRESENT ALONG THE WHOLE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.
OBSEREVD BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AT TIME INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELVING.
OBSERVED SPOONS AND SCOOPS STORED ON SHELF WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYER ON ICE MACHINE IN COFFEE NOOK AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF/SUPPORT FOR SHELF IN REAR DOUGH PREP AREA NEXT TO EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC, AND SEAL THE UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACES.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN AT PASTRY SERVICE AREA ON EAST WALL TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER LINES OF ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE AT COFFEE PREP/SERVICE NOOK IN FRONT ON WEST WALL. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH COFFEE MACHINES (FETCO) AT PASTRY AREA ON WEST WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LOCATE/PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ALL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WITH A WATER LINE. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE EXTENDABLE FAUCET THAT REACHES INTO BASIN OF SINK IN THE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR REGISTERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK OR PROVIDE A FIXED FAUCET ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF SINK.
OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST UNIT IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE FILTERS PRESENT FOR REGULAR CLEANING.
OBSERVED ONE (1) OF TWO (2) LIGHT BULBS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE TWO (2) FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME. MUST USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL. MUST NOT USED MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH INSPECTOR.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DISHWASING AREA.
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MAR 62024FAILED18 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 66.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUD.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FRONT FOOD PREP COFFEE STATION AREA WITHOUT SNEEZE GUARD INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MESURE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PTOVIDE TEST TRIPS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORTY FOUNDATIOM VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DISHWASING AREA.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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