MAR 17
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SICILIAN BAKERY INC.
EAT. 90/100
4632 N CUMBERLAND AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 17, 2026 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 152025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES ABOVE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND REPLACE.
JAN 102024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES BY THE COOKING STOVE/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CRACK WALL EDGING BY THE REAR ENTRANCE PATCHED WITH DUCK TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 142023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 102022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 10
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED TO HOLD METAL STRAINER IN PLACE. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAKE SURE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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JUN 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO MAIN PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, WASHROOM)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
JUN 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS AT WALK IN COOLER WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR/REPLACE WORN OUT GASKETS. CORE VIOLATION
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A LID IN THE RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TOPROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE NEXT TO VENT ADJACENT TO WALK IN COOLER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILE. CORE VIOLATION
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED
MAY 252017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1949041 dated 8-9-16: Violation 38- "INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER." Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed bulk food containers unlabeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and food debris on the floor along the wall base under and behind the tables and racks in the south section of the rear prep area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed dirt accumulation on the wall behind the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
AUG 92016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA (BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR EXIT DOOR). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
AUG 142015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT ALBELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER, STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 12014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 1
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN OVEN ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA, SAME AS AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS WITH GREASE AND AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (UNUSED EQUIPMENT) AT REAR PREP AREA OR REMOVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND WALLS BEHIND SANDWICH PREP TABLE.-----------MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE WITH PEELING PAINT ABOVE OVEN IN REAR AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
JAN 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF CAKE DISPLAY COOLER VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; PROOF BOX/CABINET FOR DOUGH NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. WALK IN FREEZER CART UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES/RACKS FOR BREAD UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASE WALLS AND PIPES UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BASE WALLS BEHIND MIXER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR BEHIND OVEN MUST BE REPLACED; EXTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER BEHIND 2 DOOR FREEZER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE
APR 222011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Counter where mixer sits in rear kitchen had exposed raw wood shall be repair/sealed, rear storage shelving had peeling paint, exposed wood shall be repair/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks cooking equipment ,not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage, and front storage shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables and by 3 compartment sink need detailed cleaning(corners), floor by mop sink in state of disrepair, shall be repair, and detailed cleaning(crevices).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls, ceilings in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, missing light shield shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning.
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