NOV 25
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE BAKEHOUSE CHICAGO.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
3915 N SHERIDAN RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 25, 2025 · passed
3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED CANS OF SOFT DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 2-DOOR MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA AND SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATON 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN USE ON THE FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
AUG 132024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 13
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
4-301.16 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD/BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.
AUG 92024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED WASTE WATER PIPING ABOVE THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE A CEILING BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SAID PIPING OR ENCASE THE WASTE WATER PIPING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN THE REAR HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD/BEVERAGE PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE WATER LINES AND SPRAY FOAM FIRE RETARDANT IS LOCATED OR ENCASE ALL PIPING AND COVER ALL AREAS WHERE FOAM IS SPRAYED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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